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Expert Advice: Safety
How to Keep Your Dog Warm and Safe This Winter
Here are a few simple winter safety measures you can take to make sure you keep your dog warm, happy, and healthy throughout the winter.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/keep-dog-warm-winter-safety-tips/
| December 29, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Winners Named at 2022 AKC Fast CAT Invitational
Speed was the name of the game at the 2022 AKC Fast CAT Invitational. In conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, the event took place between December 13 and December 17 in Orlando, Florida. For this—the third AKC Fast CAT Invitational—the top five of the fastest representatives of each dog breed, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2022-akc-fast-cat-invitational-winners/
| December 18, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Why Do Dogs Like Belly Rubs?
Why do dogs like belly rubs? Here's the reason your dog might enjoy having their stomach touched: and why it's also OK if they don't.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dogs-like-belly-rubs/
| November 23, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Don’t Let Dog Begging Ruin Thanksgiving
Begging is a full-time job for many dogs; there are ways to stop your dog from begging. These ideas will help your dog break the habit for Thanksgiving.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-begging-at-thanksgiving/
| November 8, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
What Makes the Merle in Dog Coats? The Science Behind the Pattern
Merle in dogs is one of the most intriguing coat patterns in the dog world, both in its appearance and its genetics. Also known as dapple, merle is characterized by irregular blotches of fur set on a lighter background of the same pigment, such as solid black on gray (called blue merle) or solid brown […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/merle-in-dogs/
| November 1, 2022
Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Do Dogs Have Belly Buttons?
Do dogs have belly buttons? Yes, and learn how to find your dog's belly button and its purpose, plus what health issues to look out for when examining it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/do-dogs-have-belly-buttons/
| October 31, 2022
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How to Inflation-Proof Your Dog’s Care
All it takes is a trip to the grocery store or gas pump to feel the sting of inflation. Inflation impacts every aspect of our lives, and dog care costs are no exception. Meeting your dog's physical, mental, and emotional needs are key elements of responsible dog ownership, and some elements become more costly as […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/inflation-dog-ownership-cost/
| October 31, 2022
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Turkey?
Can dogs eat turkey? Is it good for them? Here is what you need to know about feeding turkey to dogs to get your dog through the holidays safely.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-turkey/
| October 28, 2022
Expert Advice: Basic Training
Is Your Dog Ready to Go to a Restaurant?
Is my dog ready to go to a dog-friendly restaurant? Here's how to figure it out and reinforce training cues so your dog will be on their best behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-ready-for-restaurant/
| October 27, 2022
Press Releases
TOP DOGS CROWNED AT AKC FAST CAT INVITATIONAL
The 2022 AKC Fast CAT Invitational took place December 13-17, 2022 in Orlando, FL in conjunction with the AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin. The top 5 of the fastest dogs from each breed, based on rankings from AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT), were invited to participate in the third annual AKC […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/top-dogs-crowned-akc-fast-cat-invitational/
| December 22, 2022