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Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: Hadley George
Hadley George of Utica, Ohio took third place junior handler at last year's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show. As a third-generation dog person Hadley...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-hadley-george/
| February 27, 2023
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Expert Advice: Grooming
10 Grooming Secrets From Show Dog Experts
From sporting dogs to toy breeds, show dogs must look the part. “Miss America does not just sit on the couch eating potato chips before a pageant,” says Susan Hamil, a veteran of the dog show world. “It’s the same for show dogs.” Hamil, a judge and fancier of Bloodhounds, is one of the four […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/10-grooming-tips-dog-show-experts/
| February 27, 2023
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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Dogs That Are Good With Cats
There are dog people and there are cat people — but what about those of us who love both? Can we have a cat and a dog in our household, or are they truly mortal enemies? Rest assured, dogs and cats can become the best of friends, or at least learn to peacefully coexist. If […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-that-are-good-with-cats/
| February 24, 2023
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Expert Advice: Grooming
How Often Should You Bathe Your Dog?
For a lot of new dog owners, it can be difficult to determine how often you should bathe your puppy or adult dog. The truth is, the answer depends on a lot of factors. “How frequently a pet needs a bath greatly varies based upon their breed, lifestyle, length of coat, and how much homework […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-often-should-you-wash-your-dog/
| February 23, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Staph Infections in Dogs: What You Need to Know
The most common bacterial skin problems in dogs are staph infections. Learn more about the importance of early treatment to keep these bad bacteria at bay.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/staph-infections-in-dogs-what-you-need-to-know/
| February 16, 2023
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Microchip Helps Reunite Lost Dog Leroy With Family After Two Years
Leroy, a 17-pound Coton de Tulear, should be the poster dog for why microchipping your dog is so important. Assumed permanently lost—or even dead—Leroy was reunited with his family in Daphne, Alabama, after being missing for nearly two years. "Microchipping was part of the price we paid when we purchased Leroy from Jaco Kennel in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/microchip-reunites-dog-after-two-years/
| February 16, 2023
Legislative Alerts
Hawaii: Problematic Retail Sales Bans, Dogs in Vehicles Bills Set for Hearing Tomorrow. Contact Your Lawmakers
Two dog-related bills of concern are scheduled to be considered by the Hawaii House Agriculture Committee on Wednesday, February 15, 2023. House Bill 849 seeks to limit consumer choice by requiring pet stores to sell dogs obtained only from animal control or a shelter/rescue. House Bill 1513 seeks to limit civil and criminal liability for […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-problematic-retail-sales-bans-dogs-vehicles-bills-set-hearing-tomorrow-contact-lawmakers/
| February 14, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Meet John Robert Lewis Jr. of Lexxfield Sussex Spaniels
Bobby Lewis was born and raised on the family farm in Natural Bridge, Virginia, where he continues to live to this day. He saw his first Sussex Spaniel in a circa 1930’s AKC Complete Dog Book that was in the local library. As only a handful of Sussex were in America at the time, he […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-meet-john-robert-lewis-jr-lexxfield-sussex-spaniels/
| February 14, 2023
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Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Reunite: Better Protection with AKC Registration
THANK YOU for your commitment to responsible pet identification with AKC Reunite microchips! Microchipping saves pets’ lives and lets owners celebrate happy homecomings, like the one in Leroy's story that was nearly two years in the making. As a breeder, you are in the best position to ensure that all your puppies will have permanent identification with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-reunite-better-protection-with-akc-registration/
| February 14, 2023
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Training Tip Winter 2023
The Recycled Dog: Unlocking One Dog’s Potential Through Play This issue’s training article is contributed by agility competitor & AKC Agility League participant Norah C. Strebel of Utah, who shares her story of working with an “unadoptable” rescue dog. Norah discovered the world of dog sports with the adoption of a flying disc-obsessed mixed-breed dog in 2000. […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/training-tip-winter-2023/
| February 14, 2023