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Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Is My Dog Uncomfortable Around Other Dogs?
If your dog seems to be uncomfortable around other dogs, don't lose hope! Here are some tips to help your pet get along with other dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dog-uncomfortable-other-dogs/
| February 28, 2022

Expert Advice: Basic Training
Training Tips for Small Dog Breeds
While a small dog is as much of a dog as any of the larger breeds, smaller breeds tend to get less training time than bigger dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/training-tips-small-dogs/
| January 27, 2025

Sports & Events
What Dog Breeds Can I Meet at AKC Meet the Breeds?
AKC Meet the Breeds events are a fun and educational way to spend a day with the whole family, and maybe even figure out which dog breed is right for you! If you are attending an AKC Meet the Breeds event, or are thinking about attending an event in the future, you can find out […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/akc-meet-the-breeds/dog-breeds-attending/
| January 13, 2024

Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How Much Playtime Do Dogs Need?
Dogs of all ages benefit from playtime, but how do you know if your dog is getting enough for their life stage? Learn to assess your dog's play routine.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-much-playtime-do-dogs-need/
| January 7, 2025

Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
2025 Winter Preparedness and Keeping Yourself, Family and Dogs Safe
I can hardly believe the first day of winter is almost upon us! Where did the warm summer sunshine go? Cold weather is just around the corner, and I must be honest: My dog loves winter and I do not. This means we must meet in the middle. Meeting in the middle will look different […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/2025-winter-preparedness-keeping-family-dogs-safe/
| December 17, 2024
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Competition/Titles Update Spring 2023
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog. Many dogs are also having success in AKC’s Virtual Titling programs! Agility Congratulations to these dogs who have added more MACH titles to their […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-titles-update-spring-2023/
| June 8, 2023

Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
Exodus: Behind the Epic Rescue of 25 Pharaoh Hounds
Her name is Soleil, French for sun. The 10-week-old Pharaoh Hound showed up at an AKC rally trial in New Jersey, during the summer.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/epic-rescue-of-25-pharaoh-hounds/
| December 4, 2024

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Breeds by Year Recognized
The AKC currently registers 201 dog breeds. The chart below lists all AKC recognized breeds and the year they first became registrable with the AKC. (last updated 11/20/24) DATE – BREED 1878 – Pointer 1878 – Retriever (Chesapeake Bay) 1878 – Spaniel (Clumber) 1878 – Spaniel (Cocker) 1878 – Setter (English) 1878 – Setter (Gordon) […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/facts-and-stats/breeds-year-recognized/
| August 12, 2019
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Do Dogs Dream?
Your dog is fast asleep, when suddenly he starts whimpering, moving his legs or tail, or engaging in some other odd behavior. Could your dog be dreaming? Scientists think so—in fact, they believe that dogs not only dream as we do, but also that they dream similarly to us, meaning that they replay moments from […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/do-dogs-dream/
| November 9, 2015

Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
AKC Patriotic Puppy Program Builds Confidence With New Course
Training dogs has been a way of life for Roxane Dutson since she was a teen. She taught the family dogs tricks and then became involved in competition through an obedience training group. “My love for working with dogs became stronger as my husband and I got our first Labrador in 1996,” Dutson says. “From […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/akc-patriotic-puppy-program-confident-puppy-course/
| August 8, 2022