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Expert Advice: General Health
How to Tell If Your Dog Is in Shape Or Overweight
If your pooch is looking a bit more pudgy than usual, it's actually quite common. The battle of the bulge isn't just something people face — so do pets. In fact, according to a 2018 survey conducted by the Association for Pet Obesity Prevention, 55.8 percent of dogs in the United States are overweight or obese. And […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-tell-if-your-dog-is-fat/
| August 7, 2019
Expert Advice: Breed Preservation
Is the Dachshund a Good Fit For You?
Consider the Dachshund if you want an intelligent, affectionate, and friendly dog for you and your family.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dachshund-right-for-you/
| November 1, 2024
Expert Advice: Studies
Learning to Speak Dog – The Meaning of Your Dog’s Barks
What is the meaning of dogs' barks? What are they trying to communicate with us. Understanding different kind of barks can help us speak their language.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meaning-dogs-barks/
| December 22, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Dog-to-Dog Greetings: Your Dog Doesn’t Need To Say Hi
Although most puppies are dog social, in adulthood most dogs become dog selective or dog tolerant. Some may even become dog reactive.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-to-dog-greetings/
| September 22, 2021
Expert Advice: General Health
What to Know About Dwarfism in Dogs
Short limbs and an unusually large head are signs of a medical condition called dwarfism in dogs. Learn more about dogs with dwarfism.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dwarfism-in-dogs/
| September 27, 2024
Expert Advice: Safety
Lead Poisoning in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Dogs need certain proteins and minerals to support their growth and overall health. Lead is not on this list. Learn more about lead poisoning in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/lead-poisoning-in-dogs/
| September 26, 2024
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Seizures in Dogs: Causes, Triggers, and Prevention
There are many reasons why your dog might have a seizure. Learn more about what causes seizures in dogs, triggers, and how to help prevent them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/seizures-in-dogs/
| August 9, 2016
Expert Advice: Breed History
Bedlington Terrier History: From Miners’ Dogs to Loyal Companions
No breed can upstage the Bedlington Terrier: From its sculpted, crispy-linty coat to its tassel-tipped ears, it looks for all the world like a lamb.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bedlington-terrier-history/
| June 7, 2021
Press Releases
AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN DRAWS ENTRY OF MORE THAN 5,600 DOGS IN ITS 24th YEAR
The AKC® National Championship presented by Royal Canin has a grand total of 5,637 dogs that will compete for the title of America’s National Champion on December 14 and 15, 2024 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. Additionally, 1,756 puppies and juniors will vie for Puppy/Junior of the Year in the AKC/Royal […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin-draws-entry-5600-dogs-24th-year/
| November 12, 2024
Legislative Alerts
Ojai, California Adopts Severe Dog Breeding Restrictions, Highlights Need for Local Government Vigilance by Fanciers and Breeders
On October 22, the Ojai City Council voted 4-1 to adopt a first-in-the-nation law that prohibits the breeding of dogs and cats with “congenital anatomical features” that are likely to cause the animal or its offspring to suffer pain, deformity, or difficult expressing natural behaviors, difficulty breathing, difficultly with physical exertion or exercise, or difficulty […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ojai-california-adopts-severe-dog-breeding-restrictions-highlights-need-local-government-vigilance-fanciers-breeders/
| October 28, 2024