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Expert Advice: Grooming
Does My Dog Have Hair or Fur?
Does your dog have hair or fur? A master groomer discusses why it's important to know the difference and best grooming practices for each coat type.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dogs-hair-fur-grooming/
| November 28, 2022
Expert Advice: Basic Training
The Right Treats Make the Best Rewards: How to Choose
Here are tips for choosing the right dog training treats. For example, teaching your dog new behaviors often requires small, fast-eating treats.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/dog-training-treats/
| January 27, 2023
Expert Advice: Names
Most Popular Boy Dog Names
Struggling over what to name your new male puppy? Check out the most popular boy dog names based on AKC registration and enrollment data.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-100-boy-dog-names/
| November 1, 2023
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: Health
Lumps and Bumps on Dog’s Skin: Signs, Symptoms, Causes
While skin bumps and strange lumps should always be taken seriously, certain types of bumps are more common than you might think.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-skin-lumps-bumps/
| September 15, 2021
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Diabetes in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, & Treatment
The sooner diabetes in dogs is diagnosed and treatment begins, the better chance your pet has of a normal life. Here's what to look for.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/diabetes-in-dogs/
| April 11, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
Cataracts in Dogs: What to Know
Your dog's hazy pupil could be a sign of a cataract, a clouding of the eye's lens. Cataracts in dogs can affect vision, but surgery can restore their sight.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/cataracts-in-dogs-what-to-know/
| May 31, 2023
Expert Advice: Conformation
Meet the 2025 Westminster Group Winners
Over two days of breed competitions, seven dogs were crowned the winners in their group at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/westminster-group-winners-2025/
| February 12, 2025
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Competition Update Fall 2025
We have some big news to report about All-Americans succeeding at earning the top titles and honors in Agility, Coursing Ability, Fast CAT, Rally, Obedience, Scent Work, Tracking, and Trick Dog! AGILITY Masters Agility Championship (MACH) MACH Racing On Arrows Edge MXB MJB MXF T2B2 owned by Nicole Shaffer of Colorado Springs, CO In 2018, […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/competition-update-fall-2025/
| December 3, 2025
Sports & Events
Current Contest Winners & Outstanding Performances
RESULTS 2025 AKC Trick Dog National Competition Overall Winner “Cricket” (Breed: Russell Terrier) handled by Elizabeth Berthold-Davis from East Patchogue, NY https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1hxz-0J3Be4 Semi-finalists “Cheza” (Breed: All American) handled by Heidi Armstrong from Austin, TX https://youtu.be/oiLmkAUlXVs?si=pbBl0gyZJkE41PLa “Hashbrown” (Breed: Brussels Griffon) handled by Melissa Quintana-Mitchell from Stanton, CA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KJ6rfLpVWgw 2025 Outstanding Performances In addition […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/trick-dog/competition-winners/
| December 9, 2024