Keep Those Canines Clean
One simple daily routine-tooth brushing-can have a major impact on your dog's health.

By Mara Bovsun
Photo courtesy ?Jan Bellows, DVM

For this full feature story, see the January/February 2010 issue of AKC FAMILY DOG

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Ten Tips for ... Making the Most of Your First Handling Class
Bring out the champion in your show puppy.

By Elaine Waldorf Gewirtz
Photo by ?Carol Beuchat

For this full feature story, see the January/February 2010 issue of AKC FAMILY DOG

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A Specialist's Touch
At the Animal Specialty Center, dogs, cats, and other companion creatures get the kind of medical care once available only to people.

Photo Mary Bloom �AKC

For this full feature story, see the January/February 2010 issue of AKC FAMILY DOG



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Meet the Breeds
It was reigning cats and dogs in New York City as 36,000 pet lovers came out to the AKC's Meet the Breeds event, held in collaboration with the Cat Fanciers' Association, this past fall.

Photo ?Jilles Mingasson �AKC

For this full feature story, see the January/February 2010 issue of AKC FAMILY DOG



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YOUR FAMILY DOG
Where your dog is the star.

PAW PRINTS
Latest news flashes from around the world, plus health tips and hot trends.

GOOD GROOMING
Eve Adamson guides readers to a clean and well-coifed canine.

ASK DR. KEVIN
Dr. Kevin replies to readers' questions.

TRAINING & BEHAVIOR
Practical down-to-earth tips help you bring out the best in your pet.

THE ACE FILES
Stories of extraordinary dogs and the people who love them.

HEALTH & NUTRITION
A veterinarian offers advice on preventing and treating canine ailments.

DOGSPORT 101
The world of AKC activities, presented in a nutshell.

AT YOUR SERVICE
How do dogs help us? We count the ways in this regular column.

ONCE UPON A DOG
A look at famous dogs of the past, real and imaginary. 



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