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Expert Advice: Government Relations
Delaware Senate Set to Consider Making Golden Retriever the State Dog
By Jessica Acito, AKC Government Relations The Delaware House of Representatives has unanimously approved a bill to make the Golden Retriever Delaware’s state dog. Eleven states currently have official state dog breeds, often recognizing those that are indigenous to a state. Pending approval by the Delaware Senate, the Golden Retriever will join the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/delaware-state-dog-golden/
| June 20, 2016
Expert Advice: Grooming
It’s Bath Time! Towels, Brushes, Dog Shampoo, and More
Any pet owner knows that dogs don't mind being smelly and dirty. In fact, many dogs delight in rolling around in all sorts of substances we may think of as disgusting, or tearing through brush and mud puddles. At some point, your dog is going to need a bath. How to bathe your dog, and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/its-bath-time-towels-brushes-dog-shampoo-and-more/
| August 15, 2016
Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Does My Dog Crawl Under The Covers?
Why do dogs crawl under the covers? For some dogs, it's a burrowing instinct. For others, it's a fear and anxiety-driven behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dog-crawl-under-covers/
| October 17, 2016
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Schipperke Breeder Krista Nuovo-Roe on Life With This Foxy-Faced Breed
Dedicated to the Schipperke breed, professional breeder and handler Krista Nuovo-Roe of DeLamer Schipperkes has been involved with dogs since she was a child. Since then she has grown into a serious competitor who has worked extremely hard to produce champion dogs. While Nuovo-Roe began working with a different, much larger type of breed, the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/life-with-schipperkes/
| November 29, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Reasons Why Northern Breeds Rock Cold Weather
Cold weather and the scattering of snow bring out “the frisky” in a lot of our dogs, but some breeds thrive and even excel in frigid conditions—many of them Nordic spitz-type breeds. Here are seven reasons why these breed types are so well adapted to arctic-like weather. 1. Big or hairy paws act like snowshoes […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/northern-breeds-rock-cold-weather/
| January 31, 2017
Press Releases
2017 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2017. The 2017 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2017-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 14, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Can You Tell These Dog Breed Look-Alikes Apart?
"Wait, was that a Siberian Husky? Or was it an Alaskan Malamute?" Many dog breeds can be difficult to tell apart. To celebrate National Look-Alike Day, we're taking a closer look at six pairs of dogs that look remarkably similar to each other, but are actually completely different breeds. 1. Alaskan Malamute vs. Siberian Husky […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-breed-look-alikes/
| April 21, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Meet Today’s Sled Dogs
They participate in exciting adventures — from racing in the Iditarod to transporting explorers in the Arctic — so sled dogs hold a special place in our hearts and imaginations. It isn’t every dog breed that can run for miles across the tundra, surviving bitter-cold conditions, blizzards, and the rigors of long-distance racing, while also […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/meet-todays-sled-dogs/
| May 1, 2017
Expert Advice: Weight Management
Breed Weight Chart
Breed Weight Male Weight Female Affenpinschers 7-10 pounds 7-10 pounds Afghan Hounds 50-60 pounds 50-60 pounds Airedale Terriers 50-70 pounds 50-70 pounds Akitas 100-130 pounds 70-100 pounds Alaskan Malamutes 85 pounds 75 pounds American English Coonhounds 45-65 pounds 45-65 pounds American Eskimo Dogs 6-10 pounds (toy), 10-20 pounds (miniature), 25-35 pounds (standard) 6-10 pounds (toy), […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/breed-weight-chart/
| May 11, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Meet Breeder of Merit and Aspiring Veterinarian: Maxie Bowen
Reputable breeders don’t just breed in the moment: They are thinking years, even decades ahead, thoughtfully breeding dogs that are typey, healthy, and sound enough to continue to benefit the breed long after they are gone. And that philosophy of paying it forward is even more satisfying when a second generation decides to plunk itself […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/meet-breeder-of-merit-maxie-bowen/
| August 14, 2017