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Expert Advice: Obedience
Kori Bevis and ‘Baker’ Win AKC National Obedience Championship for Third Year in a Row
The most obedient dogs gathered for the 2024 AKC National Obedience Championship in Ohio, but only one took home the champion title.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/akc-national-obedience-championship-winners-2024/
| July 21, 2024
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
How to Use a Treadmill to Exercise Your Dog
A treadmill is a great way to exercise your dog as long as you do it safely. Here is everything you need to know about using a dog treadmill.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/use-your-treadmill-to-exercise-your-dog/
| January 3, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Rottweiler History: From Working Dog to Sporting, Therapy Dog
Loyal, intelligent, and courageous, Rottweilers gives off an air of nobility and self-confidence. In fact, they've attracted people for millennia.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/rottweiler-history/
| October 11, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
How Is a Dog’s Coat Length and Type Inherited?
What makes your dog's coat long, short, straight, curly, wiry or silky? Most coat types are determined by genes at just three genetic locations.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dogs-coat-length-type/
| April 9, 2024
Expert Advice: News
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2023
Based on American Kennel Club registration statistics, we rank the most popular dog breeds in America each year. The French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-2023/
| March 20, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
At 6 Years Old, Issabella McHugh Shows Promise as a Conformation Handler
Step aside Dorothy and Toto! A new girl in ruby red slippers and a Cairn Terrier is here. Her yellow brick road? The conformation ring.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/issabella-mchugh-cairn-terriers/
| April 9, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
Cerebellar Abiotrophy vs. Cerebellar Hypoplasia in Dogs
If your puppy has been wobbly since birth, they could have a non-progressive, non-curable neurological condition known as cerebellar hypoplasia.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cerebellar-hypoplasia-in-dogs/
| April 5, 2024
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Welsh Terrier Facts You May Not Know
With a true terrier temperament, Welsh Terriers are friendly and feisty, and can have a knack for trouble. Learn more about this black and tan breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-welsh-terrier/
| December 31, 2019
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Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives Dog Podcast
In our award-winning Down and Back: Stories From the American Kennel Club Archives dog podcast, now in Season Four, host Bud Boccone tells the tales of breeds, dogs, and personalities who’ve shaped America (and Americans) over generations. Using the American Kennel Club's historical records, archival material, oral histories, interviews, and more, the show brings dog […]
https://www.akc.org/about/down-and-back-akc-podcast/
| December 20, 2023
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Rescue Network A Breeds
Affenpinscher Learn about Affenpinschers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Affenpinscher Rescue of America Donna Wolfe; www.affenpinscherrescue.org [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Afghan Hound Learn about Afghan Hounds [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Afghan Hound Club of America Martha Powell Phone: 877-AFRESCU (877-237-3728) Email: affierescue@aol.com Greater Twin Cities Afghan Hound Club Susan Weatherhead Phone: 651-428-1706 Email: sweatherhead@comcast.net Address: 7194 Clear Ridge, Centerville, MN 55038 […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-rescue-network/rescue-network-a-breeds/
| July 13, 2020