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Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Puppy Strangles in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Puppy strangles (or juvenile cellulitis) is a rare inflammatory skin disease. Learn how vets diagnose and treat this noncontagious condition.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-strangles/
| August 30, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Rarest Dog Breeds of 2025
The American Kennel Club is the world's largest registry of purebred dogs, and uses these statistics to rank the most popular breeds — and the rarest breeds. The numbers are in: these are the rarest dog breeds according to AKC registration statistics. In 2025, 202 total breeds were counted in the registration statistics. In 2026, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/rarest-dog-breeds-2025/
| April 15, 2026
Expert Advice: Health
Incontinence in Dogs: Why Does My Housetrained Dog Pee Indoors?
Accidents happen, but as a dog owner, there are two things that no one likes to witness. First, immediately after an outdoor bathroom break, your dog comes into the house and dribbles urine across the floor. Or, worse, your adult canine looks you squarely in the eye and urinates in front of you. These could […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/incontinence-in-dogs/
| June 3, 2022
Expert Advice: Home & Living
Alternative Fence Options for Multi-Pet Households
Invisible Fence® allows dog owners to create virtual boundaries both indoors and outdoors. This works to keep your dog safe while reinforcing training.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/fence-alternatives-for-multi-pet-households/
| October 9, 2024
Expert Advice: General Health
Luxating Patella in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Luxating patella in dogs is one of the most common orthopedic conditions, diagnosed in 7% of puppies. How do you treat it?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/luxating-patella-dog/
| August 10, 2023
Expert Advice: Safety
Why Do Dogs Run Away?
One of a dog owner's worst nightmares is having their dog run away, yet it's an all too common and dangerous scenario. So how do you prevent it?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-do-dogs-run-away/
| April 18, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2025: French Bulldog Holds Top Spot
The American Kennel Club has released registration statistics for 2025. Who will be crowned the most popular breed?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-2025/
| March 18, 2026
Expert Advice: Training
Safe and Stress-Free Crate Training: A Step-by-Step Guide
Crates are valuable tools for puppies, especially when it comes to potty training and preventing your pup from chewing the furniture. A crate can also provide an adult dog with space for relaxation and time away from stressful situations. Plus, crates make for safe traveling with your dog. With so many benefits to crate training, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/crate-training-step-by-step/
| April 24, 2026
Press Releases
Dogs Breeds That Don’t Shed: 19 Best Breeds for Allergy Sufferers
There are a variety of breeds that don’t shed, each with different temperaments and energy levels, so you can find the right breed for your lifestyle. Breeds that Don‘t Shed Bedlington Terrier: The gentle, loveable Bedlington Terrier is known for its curly, wooly coat that resembles a lamb. The breed doesn’t need intense exercise – […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/no-shed-2014-oct/
| October 10, 2014
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Season Winners
Season 12 - Winter Season 2026 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Extended Ph.D."] Top 3 Teams Champion – WestRover’s Speed Squad – Alabama Reserve Champion – Let’s Play TAG – North Carolina Third – Rock City Jumpers – Arkansas Individual Dog Placements 8-Inch Regular 1st – Driver, Papillon, WestRover’s Speed Squad 2nd – Gigi, Poodle, Free For All 3rd – Mabel, […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-agility-league/season-winners/
| September 14, 2022