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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Junior Calista Sophia McKee Is Making Moves in Obedience
14-year-old Calista Sophia McKee loves doing obedience with her dogs. She's on the road with the goal of competing in all 50 states.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-obedience-calista-sophia-mckee/
| December 13, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Saint Bernard ‘Shayna’ Competes in Two Events at AKC’s National Championship Week
Saint Bernard 'Shayna' may not be the most agile dog, but she is competing in both the AKC Obedience Classic and the AKC Agility Invitational.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/obedience-classic-agility-invitational-shayna/
| December 12, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Celena & Dallas Quinney of Quinney’s Boxers
Celena and Dallas Quinney of Quinney’s Boxers are located in South Texas where their family has been breeding and competing with Boxers since 2011. It is a family endeavor and their children, William, Todd, and Charlotte, are invaluable to their breeding program as they spend countless hours in the whelping box and socializing puppies. At […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-celena-dallas-quinney-quinneys-boxers/
| November 16, 2023
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Most Popular Girl Dog Names
Choosing a name for your girl dog requires some creative inspiration and plenty of thought. After all, this is a name that you'll be saying to your new puppy every day for many happy years ahead. Like human baby girl names, female dog names rise and fall in popularity. It's unlikely you're meeting a lot […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-100-girl-dog-names/
| November 1, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Bernese Mountain Dog History: From Working Dogs to Devoted Pets
A sweet, calm nature, and a soft expression with distinctive markings on the coat and face, contribute to the majestic Bernese Mountain Dog's popularity. But this breed is also a hardworking farm dog, dating back in carting and drafting thousands of years.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bernese-mountain-dog-history/
| September 27, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Choosing Probiotics for Your Dog: Boosting Health and Well-Being
We know and love probiotics for people, but what about probiotics for dogs? Probiotics have many benefits, from better skin to a stronger immune system.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/choosing-probiotics-for-your-dog/
| September 11, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Great Pyrenees History: From Pastures to Palaces
The Great Pyrenees is an ancient breed with a fascinating, disputed history. From royal palaces to mountain pastures to your couch, read about how this giant breed you know and love today came to be.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/great-pyrenees-history/
| August 28, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Dog Hearing Aids: Innovations in Assisting with Canine Deafness
Learn about innovations in dog hearing aids, the challenges with their development, and whether the can improve your pet's quality of life
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-hearing-aids/
| August 21, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Spay and Neuter Alternatives: Hormone-Preserving Sterilization
Hormone-sparing sterilization (vasectomy or ovary-sparing spay) retain hormones associated with possibly better health and behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hormone-preserving-sterilization/
| August 18, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Nederlandse Kooikerhondje Brings Breed Representation to 2023 AKC Agility Premier Cup
You may not have heard of a Nederlandse Kooikerhondje, but when you see Senna zipping around the AKC Agility Premier Cup, you'll be surprised at her talent.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/nederlandse-kooikerhondje-senna-akc-agility-premier-cup-2023/
| August 14, 2023