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Expert Advice: General Health
Can Dogs Get Frostbite?
Do dog owners need to be concerned about frostbite? The simple answer is yes. Like humans, dogs can get frostbite. Frostbite is tissue damage that can occur in extreme cold. Dogs are at risk once the temperature falls below 32 degrees Fahrenheit. Just like with humans, frostbite is a dog’s natural process where blood is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-frostbite/
| February 18, 2021
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Eat My Dust: 25 Dogs Give the Agility Trials Their All
If a picture says a thousands words, then how many words does a GIF entail? We popped in to Argus Ranch, a sprawling 20 acre training facility in Auburn, WA that hosts agility trials and training on a regular basis earlier this year to scope out the stiff competition. Do you and your dog have […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/eat-my-dust-25-dogs-give-the-agility-trials-their-all/
| October 4, 2017
Expert Advice: Health
Dogs Eating Cicadas: Tasty Treat or Trouble?
Sometime in spring, when the soil temperature reaches 64 degrees, your dog may suddenly start digging up the yard. They can hear something you can’t yet hear – juvenile cicadas tunneling through the ground getting ready to emerge. Most of the more than 3,000 types of cicadas appear every 2 to 5 years, and their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dogs-eating-cicadas-tasty-treat-or-trouble/
| March 4, 2021
Expert Advice: News
Blind, Neglected Dog Gets Shave and a New Start
One person described him as the “ most disheartening neglect case” she had ever seen. When Harry, a Chow Chow, was brought into a Kansas City, Missouri, animal rescue he was covered with matted hair and flies had left his ears raw. Even worse, he is nearly blind and missing a part of his nose. “The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/blind-neglected-dog-gets-shave-and-a-new-start/
| July 13, 2015
Expert Advice: Grooming
Spring Wellness for Your Dog: Simple Ways to Support Their Health
With spring upon us, we're entering the season of renewal. Longer days, fresh air, and more time outside are a welcome change.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/spring-dog-wellness/
| April 23, 2025
Expert Advice: Feature
Lindsey Cook Goes From Show Ring to an Engagement Ring at Westminster
Getting the chance to win big in the conformation ring at Westminster is one thing. Getting another kind of ring on top of that is even more life-changing.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/lindsey-cook-engaged-westminster/
| May 23, 2024
Expert Advice: Nutrition
Can Dogs Eat Pork?
Can dogs eat pork? Find out how to feed pork safely to your dog and why cured, salted, or raw pork could be potentially dangerous to your pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-pork/
| August 15, 2022
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
How to Provide Your Senior Dog With Proper Exercise
Although your senior dog might not be chasing the ball as fast or as far as they used to, there are many ways to engage with them in safe physical activity.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/provide-senior-dog-proper-exercise/
| May 8, 2020
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Is the Basset Fauve de Bretagne a Good Fit for You?
If you're looking for a medium-sized hunting hound who's sociable, courageous, and intelligent, consider the Basset Fauve de Bretagne.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/basset-fauve-de-bretagne-right-for-you/
| January 8, 2026
Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
Why You Shouldn’t Stare Down a Dog
Staring at dogs can mean very different things to dogs than humans. Here's why it's good to avoid staring directly at dogs, especially strange ones.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-you-shouldnt-stare-down-a-dog/
| October 13, 2022