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Expert Advice: General Health
Heart Disease in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
New tools allow veterinarians to detect, diagnose and treat various types of heart disease in dogs. Learn more about heart disease.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/heart-disease-in-dogs/
| September 19, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
How ‘Tully’ the All-American Dog’s Second Chance Led to the National Agility Championship
Haley Berman gave 'Tully' the All-American Dog a second chance, and together, they learned to excel at agility.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/national-agility-championship-tully-all-american-dog/
| March 11, 2026
Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Peas?
Many dog foods contain certain peas in small amounts. But can dogs eat peas? Especially with recent studies on DCM, it's important to be careful.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-peas/
| August 6, 2021
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Rescue Network D Breeds
Dachshund Learn about Dachshunds [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Dachshund Club of America Constance “Connie” Fisher, fshltd@wildblue.net Denver Dachshunds Rescue and Transport Denver, Colorado, 720-635-0723, Denverdachshunds@yahoo.com Tennessee Dachshund Rescue Leslie Crickenberger 931-881-7338, tndachshundrescue@gmail.com [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Dalmatian Learn about Dalmatians [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Dalmatian Club of America Rescue Chairman, Cindy Bowman, 317 850-7878 [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Dandie Dinmont Terrier Learn […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-rescue-network/rescue-network-d-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
Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Be Albino?
Can dogs be albino? Yes, and certain breeds are more prone to the gene than others. Read about albino dog history, and what to do to keep them healthy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-be-albino/
| September 8, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
Thyroid Disease in Dogs: What to Know
Thyroid disease in dogs can come in a lot of different forms. Learn about some of the main types of canine thyroid disease.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/thyroid-disease-in-dogs/
| January 17, 2018
Expert Advice: Nutrition
What Dog Owners Need to Know About the FDA’s Grain-Free Diet Alert and DCM
The FDA is investigating potential links between canine heart disease and diet — specifically grain-free dog food diets. We've compiled the information you need to know to understand this ongoing investigation. Why Is the FDA Investigating Grain-Free Dog Food? It is easy to panic anytime we see an FDA headline about pet food. After all, keeping our dogs healthy […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/fda-grain-free-diet-alert-dcm/
| June 28, 2019
Expert Advice: Events
Westminster Best in Show Winners Through the Years: 2008 to 2026
Through the years, many different breeds have won Best in Show at the Westminster Dog Show, including the 2024 winner, "Sage" the Miniature Poodle.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westminster-winners-through-the-years/
| June 22, 2022
Expert Advice: Events
Doberman Pinscher ‘Penny’ Wins 2026 Best in Show at Westminster
After two days of steep competition at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Doberman Pinscher 'Penny' has won Best in Show.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/best-in-show-westminster-2026/
| February 3, 2026