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Expert Advice: Health
How Long Can You Keep Your Dog Outside?
How long can you keep your dog outside? Here we explore just how to determine when it's time to call your dog back inside after a day of outdoor fun.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-long-can-dogs-be-outside/
| May 25, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Best Dog Breeds for People With Allergies
So, you want a dog but you seem to have an allergy attack whenever you're around one? You're not alone! It's estimated that 10 and 20% of people are allergic to cats and dogs, causing many prospective puppy owners to wonder which dogs are hypoallergenic. Spoiler alert: none of them are. That's right: no dog […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/hypoallergenic-dog-breeds/
| November 12, 2021
Expert Advice: Health
Supporting a Blind Dog: Helping Dogs Adjust to Vision Loss
How do you support a blind dog or pet who's lost their vision? Here are key ways to help your dog adjust while keeping them active.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/supporting-blind-dogs-how-to-adjust/
| March 4, 2020
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Maintaining Dog Joint Health in Winter
Avoid the "big freeze" in winter by maintaining your dog's joint health. Here are tips on keeping dog joint health optimal during cold weather.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/winter-joint-health-dogs/
| February 8, 2023
Expert Advice: News
2025’s Most Popular Dog Breeds by City
The most popular breeds in the U.S. have been announced, but where does your city fall? See 2025's most popular breeds by city.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-by-city-2025/
| March 18, 2026
Expert Advice: Feature
Weimaraner ‘Gauge’ Overcomes Illness, Proves Dog Sport Success Is Never Too Late
At 7 months old, Weimaraner “Gauge,” a Weimaraner, launched herself off the front of a pontoon boat into the water below. She jumped without hesitation, much to the delight of her owners, Anna and Chris Brown. “My husband always wanted a dog so he could jump off the boat and have the dog follow, and she did,” Anna says. It wasn’t long before they started taking Gauge to dock diving events in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/diving-dogs-premier-cup-weimaraner-gauge/
| March 19, 2026
Expert Advice: Home & Living
Finding the Right Dog Door for Your Home
Dog doors are a great option for many households, but they're not for everyone. Here are some things to consider before installing a dog door in your home.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/finding-right-dog-door-for-you/
| June 20, 2024
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Why Doesn’t My Dog Play Fetch?
Have you tried everything you can, and your dog just doesn't seem to enjoy playing fetch? Here are a few reasons your dog isn't playing fetch.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-does-my-dog-not-care-about-playing-fetch/
| January 13, 2021
Expert Advice: Safety
Tips For Keeping Your Dog Safe This Summer
Summer is the time to have outdoor fun with our dogs. Longer walks in the park, ambitious hikes, beach days, or family travel—the sun is shining, and the outdoors is calling. But hot weather can also make us uncomfortable, and it poses special risks for dogs. From increased exposure to ticks and other insects to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/summer-safety-tips-for-dogs/
| May 20, 2019
Expert Advice: Feature
Dachshund on the Dock: Meet ‘Lambert’ and Mother-Son Team Cassandra and Jack Kotwica
The Diving Dogs Premier Cup is here: and mother-son team Cassandra and Jack Kotwica have arrived with Dachshund, 'Lambert.'
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/diving-dogs-premier-cup-dachshund-lambert/
| March 19, 2026