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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
5 Best Pet Cams and Monitors
When the human's away, the dog ... does what, exactly? Thanks to the wonders of technology, we don't need to guess anymore. With pet cameras and monitors, you can keep tabs on your pup from work or wherever else your day takes you. And peace of mind isn't all you get. As well as helping […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/best-pet-cams-and-monitors/
| September 13, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Thirteenth Generation Collie Shines in Obedience, Agility, Herding, and Tracking
Rory is a well-versed Collie with 12 titles in dog sports On his dam's side, Rory's litter represents 13 generations of Kaye's Chelsea Collies Give Rory, a sable and white Collie, the chance to compete in a dog sport, and he struts his athletic stuff with fluff and finesse. The 13th generation of AKC Champion […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/thirteenth-generation-of-collies-does-it-all/
| September 11, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
10 Things to Know About Xoloitzcuintlis
Even if you haven’t heard of the Xolo (pronounced “show-low”), you’ve likely seen one of these unusual dogs at some point. The Aztecs considered the Xolo sacred, and invested them with mystical healing abilities. The breed’s full name, Xoloitzcuintli, derives from the name of the Aztec god of fire and lightning, Xolotl, as well as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-facts-about-xoloitzcuintlis/
| September 11, 2019
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Icelandic Sheepdog Facts You May Not Know
The Icelandic Sheepdog is as old as Iceland itself. The ancestors of these Nordic spitz dogs arrived on the island with its first human inhabitants in the late 800s, and were used to herd and guard sheep, horses, and cattle. Today, these small-to-mid-sized working dogs make loyal, loving family pets.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-icelandic-sheepdog/
| September 10, 2019
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Expert Advice: Studies
The Effects of Aging and Cryopreservation on Canine Semen Quality
AKC Canine Health Foundation study examines how cryopreservation affects sperm quality. Findings show that frozen sperm measured lower than fresh in key categories. Cryopreservation has especially deleterious effects on older dogs' semen. While artificial insemination (AI) is commonly used in canine breeding, there is still much to learn about how sperm characteristics, including cryopreservation, accurately predict dog fertility following […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/cryopreservation-aging-effects-canine-semen/
| September 9, 2019
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Expert Advice: Common Behavior Issues
Teaching Young Children to Respect Dogs
At an early age, you can begin to teach children the fundamentals of respecting animals and their boundaries. A staple around our house was “Tails Are Not for Pulling," whose title is a handy catchphrase to repeat when a yank of any body part looks imminent. Reality Check Potentially dangerous situations between kids and dogs […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teaching-young-children-respect-dogs/
| September 9, 2019
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Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Nancy Corkey of Corkey Basset Hounds
Corkey Basset Hounds is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains in Christiansburg, Virginia, on 10 acres of wooded land. Nancy and Dan Corkey have been breeding Basset Hounds for almost 24 years, producing a plethora of pet companions and AKC champions.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/breeder-spotlight-nancy-corkey-basset-hounds/
| September 9, 2019
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Basset Hound Facts You May Not Know
With their trailing ears and adorably drooping faces, Basset Hounds are beloved pups—but did you know the breed originated in sixth-century France, as hunting cousins to the longer-legged Bloodhound? Here’s everything else you need to know about these jowly jewels of dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-basset-hound/
| September 6, 2019
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SCHEDULE Tuesday, August 27th 5:45-6:30 pm - Registration / Welcome Reception 6:30 pm - Welcome from AKC - Dr. Carmen Battaglia, AKC Detection Dog Task Force Chairman 6:30 pm - Dinner 8:00-9:30 pm - Keynote – Eight Years and 100 MRI-Dogs: Progress in Decoding Dogs’ Brains - Gregory S. Berns, MD […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/2019-akc-us-detection-dog-conference/schedule/
| September 6, 2019
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet Polly: A Saintly Service Dog and Accomplished AKC Athlete
Polly the Saint Bernard is both a service dog and an AKC sports champion “She's responsible for me being alive," says Polly's owner, Allison, who at one point lost her memory from Lupus complications Polly has learned to differentiate between her Service Dog work with Allison as her handler and her dog sports work with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/polly-st-bernard-service-dog-akc-athlete/
| September 6, 2019