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Expert Advice: News
Advice From Three Palm Springs Dog Show Competitors
Thousands of dogs will start 2019 off by traveling to the Kennel Club of Palm Springs Dog Show at the Empire Polo Grounds in Indio, California. Whether you’re attending in person (it’s free!) or watching from your home, here are three competitors on why they started showing dogs. Make sure to tune in to the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/three-dogs-to-watch-at-the-palm-springs-dog-show/
| January 4, 2019
Expert Advice: Safety
Is Salt Bad for Dogs?
Consuming too much salt is dangerous for dogs and can lead to hypernatremia or salt toxicosis. Although it's rare, the condition is potentially deadly.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/is-salt-bad-for-dogs/
| September 14, 2022
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
The Reproductive Cycle in Dogs: From Breeding to Birthing
Puppies are exciting. However, any experienced breeder will tell you they're also a lot of work. A responsible breeder prepares long in advance—to identify the purpose of the breeding; to carefully plan and research the breed, the standard, the health history, and available healthy males of good temperament; to form partnerships with their veterinarians and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-reproductive-cycle/
| May 3, 2021
Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
Exodus: Behind the Epic Rescue of 25 Pharaoh Hounds
Her name is Soleil, French for sun. The 10-week-old Pharaoh Hound showed up at an AKC rally trial in New Jersey, during the summer.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/epic-rescue-of-25-pharaoh-hounds/
| December 4, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
Luxating Patella: Causes, Symptoms, and Treatment
Luxating patella in dogs is one of the most common orthopedic conditions, diagnosed in 7 percent of puppies. How do you treat it?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/luxating-patella-dog/
| August 10, 2023
Expert Advice: Health
How Long Do Dogs Live?
Humans have much longer lifespans than dogs. This is a basic fact of dog ownership and one that many owners struggle with when the time comes to say goodbye. While we may wish our dogs could live forever, knowing how long dogs live helps prepare us for their needs as seniors, ensuring that we give […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-long-do-dogs-live/
| July 14, 2016
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Now That She’s Started, There’s No Stopping Katurah Hall’s Love for Conformation
At age 28, Katurah Hall from Fairfax, Virginia, is stepping into her own as a conformation handler with her Poodle and Afghan Hound puppy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/conformation-katurah-hall/
| March 5, 2024
Expert Advice: Health
How Long Can You Keep Your Dog Outside?
How long can you keep your dog outside? Here we explore just how to determine when it's time to call your dog back inside after a day of outdoor fun.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-long-can-dogs-be-outside/
| May 25, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Junior Handler Spotlight: Mia Alvarez
Mia Alvare is a thirteen-year-old Junior Handler who competes in Agility with her 3-year-old All- American dog Honey. Mia competes with the Antelope...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-mia-alvarez/
| July 14, 2022
Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Why Do Dogs Bark at Each Other?
Dogs use their barks to show how they feel and to communicate with other dogs. The reason behind their bark can change depending on the situation.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/why-do-dogs-bark-at-each-other/
| October 22, 2020