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Expert Advice: Preparing for Puppy
What to Do When Someone You Love Wants a Puppy for Christmas
Does your loved one want a puppy for Christmas? If someone you know asks for a dog this holiday season, here's how to best approach the situation, and make sure everyone involved is prepared.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/puppy-for-christmas/
| December 8, 2021
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
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Xoloitzcuintli Facts You May Not Know
Xolos are over 3,000 years old, having been revered by ancient Aztecs in Mexico. Learn more fun facts about the Xoloitzcuintli.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-xoloitzcuintli/
| September 11, 2019
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
German Shorthaired Pointer Facts You May Not Know
German Shorthaired Pointers are all-round hunting dogs that also make for friendly companions. Learn all about this & more German Shorthaired Pointer facts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/german-shorthaired-pointer-fun-facts/
| September 22, 2021
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Can Dogs Get Pink Eye?
Pink eye, known as conjunctivitis in the veterinary community, is quite common in dogs. Learn about symptoms and potential treatment options.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-pink-eye/
| October 3, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Dock Diving Is a Family Affair With Australian Shepherd ‘Freyja’
When competing at the 2025 AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup Sarah Maleski wants to enjoy every second on the dock with 9-year-old Australian Shepherd 'Freyja.'
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/diving-dogs-premier-cup-freyja/
| April 28, 2025
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Limited Registration
Limited Registration means that the dog is registered but no litters produced by that dog are eligible for registration. Chapter 3, Section 4A of the AKC's Rules Applying to Registration and Discipline states the following: "may be requested for a dog when application for individual registration of the dog is submitted, provided the application, together […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/limited-registration/
| December 19, 2014
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AKC Detection Dog Task Force Educational Resources
The Confident Puppy [accordion] [accordion_panel title="The Confident Puppy (courses)"] Module 1: An Introduction to the Confident Puppy Program Module 2: Choosing the Right Puppy Module 3: Key Training Principles Module 4: Environmental Stability and Socialization Module 5: Introduction to Scent Work Module 6: Reward Engagement and Search Module 7: Fun Fitness and Assessment [/accordion_panel] […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/akc-detection-dog-task-force-educational-resources/
| February 26, 2020
Sports & Events
AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin
2025 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin Orange County Convention Center Orlando, FL December 13 & 14, 2025 All Sporting, Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting Breeds and Junior Showmanship Competition will be Judged on Saturday All Working, Terrier, Herding Breeds, Miscellaneous and Best in Show will be Judged on Sunday The 2025 event will showcase the top canine athletes […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/conformation/national-championship/
| November 26, 2018
Sports & Events
AKC Therapy Dog
The moment a volunteer with a therapy dog walks into a room, you can instantly feel a change in mood. All eyes focus on them, as smiles spread across everyone’s faces. Therapy dogs are NOT service dogs. Service dogs are dogs who are specifically trained to perform a task or tasks to assist a person […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/title-recognition-program/therapy-dog-program/
| November 28, 2017