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Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How to Use a Treadmill to Exercise Your Dog
A treadmill is a great way to exercise your dog as long as you do it safely. Here is everything you need to know about using a dog treadmill.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/use-your-treadmill-to-exercise-your-dog/
| January 3, 2021
Expert Advice: Health
Cerebellar Abiotrophy vs. Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Dogs
If your puppy has been wobbly since birth, they could have a non-progressive, non-curable neurological condition known as cerebellar hypoplasia.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cerebellar-hypoplasia-in-dogs/
| April 5, 2024
Expert Advice: Agility
Agility Training for Anxious Dogs
When it comes to agility, the very process of training might be just what your dog needs to help overcome anxiety. Here's what makes agility training great.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/agility-training-great-anxious-dogs/
| May 14, 2021
Expert Advice: Studies
How Lost Dogs Find Their Way Home
How exactly do lost dogs find their way home from so far afield? New research from the Czech Republic might hold the answer.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-lost-dogs-find-their-way-home/
| October 13, 2020
Expert Advice: Training for Dog Sports
Get Started in Dog Agility at Home
There are plenty of things you can try at home to prepare your dog for agility obstacles and gauge your interest and their enthusiasm for the activity.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/practice-agility-at-home/
| July 22, 2022
Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Keep Up With Your Dog’s Training While Stuck Inside
Indoor dog training helps keep your dog engaged and active if you're stuck inside. Here are ways to make indoor dog training work for you and your dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/keep-up-with-your-dogs-training-indoors/
| March 18, 2020
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Cloudy Eyes in Dogs: What to Know
When you see dogs with cloudy eyes, it may be a natural part of the aging process. But cloudy eyes in dogs can also be a symptom of eye problems.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cloudy-eyes-in-dogs/
| January 9, 2021
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Advanced Recognition Breeders of Merit
The following breeders have met the requirements for the Breed and Levels recorded at the time of the application. The American Kennel Club is pleased to recognize these breeders for their contribution to the sport and maintaining the tenets of the Breeder of Merit program. (current as of 3/12/26, last updated 3/13/26) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Platinum"] […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/advanced-recognition-breeders-merit/
| September 25, 2018
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Rescue Network A Breeds
Affenpinscher Learn about Affenpinschers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Affenpinscher Rescue of America Donna Wolfe; www.affenpinscherrescue.org [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Afghan Hound Learn about Afghan Hounds [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Afghan Hound Club of America Martha Powell Phone: 877-AFRESCU (877-237-3728) Email: affierescue@aol.com Greater Twin Cities Afghan Hound Club Susan Weatherhead Phone: 651-428-1706 Email: sweatherhead@comcast.net Address: 7194 Clear Ridge, Centerville, MN 55038 […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-rescue-network/rescue-network-a-breeds/
| July 13, 2020
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AKC Breeds Broken Out By Group
The following are the group designations that AKC breeds have been assigned. There are currently 205 breeds and 9 breeds with 21 varieties. The varieties are by size, color or group. The varieties are marked by **(Revised 3/10/26) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Sporting Group – 33 breeds"] Sporting Group Naturally active and alert, Sporting dogs make likeable, […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-breeds-by-group/
| December 23, 2024