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Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Save on Dog Essentials With Amazon Prime Day Dog Deals
Amazon Prime Day is here! Save on things you need or want for your dog. We've rounded up these Amazon Prime Day dog deals on favorite products.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/amazon-prime-day-dog-deals/
| July 16, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Nutrition
Finding the Right Dog Bowl for Your Dog
Looking for the right bowl for your dog can feel overwhelming with all the options available to choose from. Every dog needs at least a food bowl and a...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/choosing-right-dog-bowl/
| June 26, 2024
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Expert Advice: General Health
What to Know About Dog Fecal Tests
No one likes picking up poop. But when a veterinarian asks you to bring a sample of your dog's waste for a dog fecal test, you'll want to know how.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-fecal-tests/
| May 30, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
What Is a Double Coat, and What Dog Breeds Are Double-Coated?
From double to single, long to hairless, and curly to wiry, dogs' coats come in different textures, lengths, and colors. So what's a double coat?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/double-coated-dog-breeds/
| February 22, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
How to Channel Working Breeds’ Energy Into Dog Sports
The big, strong dogs of the Working Group always stand out in a crowd. Which dog sports are best to channel their energy, depending on the breed?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/working-breeds-dog-sports/
| February 1, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Get Your Pet Meds from the Place That Knows Your Dog Best
AKC, North America’s largest not-for-profit dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, has partnered with Allivet, an award-winning pet pharmacy, to bring you AKCRx – your new go-to source for all your pet med needs. As a responsible dog owner, you want to provide the best care for your dog, especially when it comes to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/get-pet-meds-place-knows-dog-best/
| January 17, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘Q’ Represents Plott Hounds at the 2023 AKC Agility Invitational
Plott Hound 'Q' is not your average agility competitor. Known for their noses, Q is competing at the AKC Agility Invitational and representing her breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-agility-invitational-q/
| December 8, 2023
Legislative Alerts
MA: Hybrid Public Hearing on Multiple Bills Impacting Dogs Wednesday 11/8 – Take Action Now!
On Wednesday, November 8, one dozen animal bills impacting dogs and breeders are on the agenda for review by the Massachusetts Joint Committee on Environment, Natural Resources, and Agriculture (JENRA). The hybrid public hearing is scheduled to start at 1PM. The American Kennel Club Government Relations Department (AKC GR) has tracked most of these bills […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ma-hybrid-public-hearing-multiple-bills-impacting-dogs-wednesday-11-8-take-action-now/
| October 31, 2023
Sports & Events
Congratulations to our 2018 winners!
Congratulations 2018 NLCC winners! November 11, 2018 Weirsdale, FL Best of Breed Winners: Afghan Hound - DC Kominek’s Narcissa SC Basenji – GCH DC Borassus Hot.Cool.Yours. SC CA Cirneco dell’Etna – CH Via2 For The Dough D’Lea Greyhound – DC Windrock Batoutahellius MC LCX Ibizan Hound – DC Abbaio Mighty Aphrodite SC Rhodesian Ridgeback – […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/coursing/lure-coursing/nationals/past-winners/congratulations-2018-winners/
| September 15, 2023
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Expert Advice: Health
Can I Wash My Dog With Soap?
When it's bathtime, the best way to keep your pet clean is with products specially formulated for dogs. But what happens if you run out of dog shampoo? Can you use soap made for people on your dog? What Can I Wash My Dog With? Dog shampoos made with detergents work best on canine skin. They support […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-i-wash-my-dog-with-soap/
| May 5, 2023