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Expert Advice: Feature Endachs’ Tori Lee Advocates for Responsible Breeding of Dachshunds
Victoria "Tori" Lee, the owner of Endachs, grew up with dogs of different ages and breeds. When she was 15 years old, she was determined to have a dog...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/tori-lee-endachs/ | May 31, 2024
Chow Chow getting its teeth brushed at home.
Expert Advice: Dental Health How to Brush Your Dog’s Teeth and Why It’s So Important
Toothbrushing can be a pain when it comes to your dogs, but with these 12 simple steps, you can make this important grooming process easy for you both.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-brush-dog-teeth/ | May 9, 2020
Bulldog puppy getting a check-up at the vet.
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise Does Your Dog Need a Massage? Benefits of the Canine Massage
Canine massage has many benefits for dogs from puppies to seniors. It can ease pain, increase mobility and circulation, and aid in recovery.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-massage/ | July 5, 2024
Two Chinese Shar-Pei puppies wrestling in the grass outdoors.
Expert Advice: How to... Are Dogs Playing or Fighting? How to Evaluate Rough Play
If two dogs are wrestling and it seems too rough to you, with all that growling and snarling, body-slamming, and biting of each other’s necks, should you intervene? How can you tell if dogs are playing or fighting? This is normal dog play. Puppies play with their littermates constantly. From around two weeks, when their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/dogs-playing-or-fighting/ | May 9, 2019
American Hairless Terrier standing in profile in the grass.
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories Dog Leashes 101: These Leashes Were Made for Walking
Selecting the right type of dog leash can make the difference between a relaxing, enjoyable outing for you and your dog and a frantic tug-of-war.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/choosing-right-dog-leash/ | July 10, 2024
Close-up of a Pug laying on a black leather chair giving sad puppy eyes.
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding Understanding Autosomal Recessive Conditions in Dogs
Introduction to Autosomal Recessive Conditions Dogs have 78 chromosomes, or 39 pairs in each cell. Genes are located on these chromosomes, and they can have different genetic variants related to genes, known as alleles. Each gene typically has 2 copies, one from the dam and one from the sire. The dam and sire randomly contribute […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/understanding-autosomal-recessive-conditions-dogs/ | July 24, 2024
Expert Advice: Safety Albuterol for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
Albuterol for dogs can be used to treat coughing and wheezing in dogs, but too much can be fatal. Make sure to speak with your veterinarian about usage.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/albuterol-for-dogs/ | August 5, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding Meet Kristin Cihos-Williams of Kinderteckel Standard Smooth Dachshunds
AKC Breeder of Merit Gold Kristin Cihos-Williams of Kinderteckel Standard Smooth Dachshunds has been involved in the breed since 1992. When she and her family bought their first home in San Diego, California, they were restricted by their homeowners’ association rules to a 25-pound-dog. Kristin wanted a big dog personality in a small dog body […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/meet-kristin-cihos-williams-kinderteckel-standard-smooth-dachshunds/ | August 20, 2024
Expert Advice: Breed History Bedlington Terrier History: From Miners’ Dogs to Loyal Companions
No breed can upstage the Bedlington Terrier: From its sculpted, crispy-linty coat to its tassel-tipped ears, it looks for all the world like a lamb.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bedlington-terrier-history/ | June 7, 2021
Golden Retriever on an exam table having its heart checked by a vet.
Expert Advice: Common Conditions Seizures in Dogs: Causes, Triggers, and Prevention
There are many reasons why your dog might have a seizure. Learn more about what causes seizures in dogs, triggers, and how to help prevent them.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/seizures-in-dogs/ | August 9, 2016

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