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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
From Ukraine to the U.S., ‘Bam Bam’ is Already Making Moves in the Ring
English Toy Spaniel Bam Bam (Barri Please Klear the Ice Favorite Dog) has already assumed the persona of a show-stopper.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/english-toy-spaniel-bam-bam/
| January 16, 2024
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National Core Professional Dog Grooming Educational Standards
The American Kennel Club - National Core Professional Dog Grooming Educational Standards aims to establish clear expectations that ensure all professional dog groomers have the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in the dog grooming industry. The American Kennel Club -CoreNational Professional Dog Grooming Educational Standard allows flexibility in the design and method of instruction and recognizes that the standards reflect an […]
https://www.akc.org/groomer-hub/education-standards/
| April 15, 2024
Sports & Events
2018 AKC Gun Dog Championships
Premium List Check out the AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship Facebook Gun Dog Championship AKC Event Info Page 2018 Gun Dog Championship Trial Coverage: Brace Reports - 1A FC VK's Twenty Gauge Xr (Deuce) Owner Robyn & Sherwin VanKooten Handler Sean orSherwin VanKooten/Jon Hann Breed/Sex - Vizsla/M with 1B Chicoree's Jake's Bonnie (Bonnie) Owner Fred […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/field-trials/akc-gun-dog-championships/2018-gun-dog-championships/
| March 29, 2018
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Can Junior Handlers Show Dogs They Don’t Own?
How do Juniors who don't own dogs show? The AKC Junior Pilot Program allows Junior Handlers to show dogs they or their immediate family members don't own.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-pilot-program/
| June 28, 2022
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Aspirin for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
While vets do prescribe aspirin for dogs, it has some serious side effects. Before you reach into your medicine cabinet, talk to your vet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/aspirin-for-dogs/
| November 16, 2016
Expert Advice: Health
Pedialyte (Electrolytes) for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Like humans, dogs lose water and electrolytes through sweat, urination, vomiting, and diarrhea. Out of the options to rehydrate, is Pedialyte good for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pedialyte-electrolytes-for-dogs/
| April 17, 2024
Expert Advice: Dental Health
Periodontal Disease in Dogs: Signs, Causes, Treatment
Periodontal disease in dogs is a very common health concern. Learn how to spot it and prevent it to protect your dog from potentially serious consequences.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/periodontal-disease-in-dogs/
| January 10, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
What to Know About Dog Probiotics for Yeast
An overgrowth of yeast can cause a dog's skin to become itchy and inflamed. Yeast infections not only sound unpleasant but they can be very...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-probiotics-for-yeast/
| April 3, 2024
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
German Shepherd Dog Facts You May Not Know
Captain Max Emil Friedrich von Stephanitz and his friend Artur Meyer developed the German Shepherd Dog in the mid-19th century. The creators wanted a...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-german-shepherd/
| April 1, 2024
Expert Advice: Training
What Common Dog Training Words Mean
Dog training comes with its own lingo. Learn the definitions for common dog training terminology so you can train your dog with confidence.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-training-terms-lingo/
| March 28, 2024