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Sports & Events
Junior Report: Autumn Maine
What is your name? Autumn Maine How old are you? 13 years old. What state do you live in? Virginia What breed(s) do you compete with? Boston Terrier. Labrador Retriever. I have also worked with many breeds as a volunteer. What sport(s) do you compete in with your dog(s)? Conformation, CAT, Fast CAT, Obedience and […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/juniors/junior-resources/junior-spotlight/junior-report-autumn-maine/
| October 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Dogs: What to Know
Do you suspect your dog is having vision trouble? Perhaps they're nervous in dimly lit spaces or bumping into things in unfamiliar environments. Although many conditions could be responsible for your dog's vision loss, one possible cause is progressive retinal atrophy, also known as PRA. This is a genetic disease of the retina in the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/progressive-retinal-atrophy/
| October 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Tricks
Blind and Deaf Dog Defies Odds and Achieves AKC Trick Dog Title
Named after an iconic British sports car, 1½-year-old Aston exudes a wow factor of his own. The 49-pound Canine Partners mixed-breed, who is blind and deaf, recently earned a coveted American Kennel Club Novice Trick Dog title. Finding a Home Aston’s owner, Miriam Scheinblum, of Winter Park, Florida, dubs herself his “guardian and teammate.” She […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/blind-and-deaf-dog-achieves-akc-trick-dog-title-and-educates-in-the-process/
| October 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Nutrition
Dry Dog Food Options That Aren’t Kibble
There is plenty of kibble alternatives, including freeze-drying, dehydration, and gentle cooking as ways to provide your dog with proper nutrition.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/dry-dog-food-options-arent-kibble/
| October 20, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Emergency C-Sections For Dogs: When to Go to the Vet
Is this a whelping emergency? Am I jumping the gun? Am I waiting too long? Are the puppies in danger? Is the dam in danger? What should I do? Does she need a C-section? There's not a breeder alive who hasn't agonized over these same questions during a whelping. But take a deep breath, calm […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/emergency-c-sections-for-dogs/
| October 18, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Traci Mitchell of Carlin Black & Tan Coonhounds
Traci Mitchell is an AKC Breeder of Merit Bronze, who breeds Black and Tan Coonhounds and an occasional Smooth Fox Terrier. The name Carlin is Irish Gaelic, meaning Little Champion in honor of her first Smooth Fox Terrier. She splits her time between southern California and southwest Iowa. She has lived in California all her […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/akc-breeder-spotlight-traci-mitchell-carlin-black-tan-coonhounds/
| October 18, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Offer Help to a Loved One Who Needs Assistance With Their Dogs
Dogs rely on their owners for everything from food and veterinary care to grooming and exercise. When you see a friend or family member falling short in caring for their dog in one or more of these areas, it's only natural to have concerns. If someone is dealing with depression, they might be neglecting their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/loved-one-needs-help-dogs/
| October 18, 2022
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Can Dogs See Ghosts?
While there are people who believe in the paranormal, have you ever wondered whether your dog is able to sense the spirits? After all, canines have extraordinary senses that are much sharper than a human's. And wouldn’t it be comforting to know that your dog is able to detect a loved one who has passed on? […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/can-dogs-see-ghosts-spirits/
| October 17, 2022
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Expert Advice: Health
What to Do if Your Dog Eats Chocolate
Learn how much is too much, which types of chocolate are the most dangerous, and what signs to look for that may signal your dog needs treatment.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/what-to-do-if-your-dog-ate-chocolate/
| October 17, 2022
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Expert Advice: Trick Dog
Australian Terrier “Maddie” Wins 2022 AKC Trick Dog Competition
Magic happened at the 2022 AKC National Trick Dog Competition. Muriel McMullen and her Australian Terrier, Maddie, took some inspiration from the Wizarding World of Hogwarts for a routine titled "Dogwarts School of Witchcraft." From packing her bags to head off to Dogwarts to managing to transform her pet owl into a dragon, Maddie wowed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/australian-terrier-maddie-wins-2022-akc-trick-dog-competition/
| October 12, 2022