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[AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship] Gun Dog Homepage Day 1 | Day 2 | Day 3 | Day 4 | Day 5 | Day 6 | Day 7 | Photo Coverage Day 8 | Day 9 | Day 10 | Final Day | In Conclusion | Photo Coverage Day 1 – AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship The 2013 AKC Pointing Breed Gun Dog Championship returns to Branched Oak Lake near Lincoln, NE for the 20th […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/pointing-breeds/field-trials/akc-gun-dog-championships/gun-dog-championships-2016/event-coverage/
| October 26, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Flat-Coated Retriever Is a Versatile Hunting Dog and Companion
The Flat-Coated Retriever (Flat-Coat) is a large and strong utilitarian hunting dog that shines at flushing birds, such as quail and pheasant, during upland shooting (the pursuit of birds usually found in heavy cover on the ground). He is also skilled at retrieving game from the land and the water. Here are nine interesting facts […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/facts-about-flat-coated-retriever/
| May 2, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Bouvier des Flandres—From Farm Dog to War Dog to Family Pet
The Bouvier des Flandres (often shortened to Bouvier) is a large and powerful breed from the Herding Group, with a tousled harsh coat. These rugged-looking dogs were first developed for herding and driving cattle in Flanders, an area that used to cover parts of Belgium. The Bouvier is also known as the "Koehond" (cow dog) […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/the-bouvier-des-flandresfrom-farm-dog-to-war-dog-to-family-pet/
| October 7, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Get to Know the Sussex Spaniel
The first time you see a Sussex Spaniel, you might think you’re looking at a Cocker Spaniel in a fun house mirror. They have a definite resemblance, but the Sussex is shorter, longer, and heavier, with a muscular and solid build. Here are some interesting facts about the Sussex Spaniel. 1. The Sussex Spaniel is […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/get-to-know-the-sussex-spaniel/
| September 19, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Small Dog Breeds With BIG Personalities
When most people think of boisterous, outdoorsy dogs, they think of the larger working and sporting breeds. Dogs like Labrador Retrievers and Golden Retrievers are popular choices for those looking for an outgoing, extroverted dog. But there are a lot of small breeds with some pretty big personalities. Not all small breeds are satisfied being […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/small-breeds-big-personalities/
| January 3, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Things You Didn’t Know About the Tibetan Terrier
The Tibetan Terrier, affectionately known as a TT, is a rare breed that originated in one of the most spiritual countries in the world. Loyal and affectionate, the Tibetan Terrier thrives on human companionship. Here are some interesting facts about the Tibetan Terrier: 1. He Is Technically Not a Terrier The Tibetan Terrier belongs to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-facts-tibetan-terrier/
| March 15, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Gear & Accessories
Holiday Gift Guide for Big Dogs 2016
If you share your life with a dog that can take up half the bed, eats more than the average teenager, and whose head is larger than the body of some toy breeds, you know he needs gear suitable just for him. The holidays are upon us, and who deserves to be showered with gifts […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/gift-guide-for-big-dogs/
| November 21, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Don’t You Wish You Were as Popular as the Labrador Retriever?
The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in the United States, and for good reason. His physical capabilities and outgoing, eager-to-please temperament make him an ideal family pet and sporting dog. Contrary to his name, the Labrador Retriever doesn't come from Labrador, but from Newfoundland. There, it is thought, small water dogs were bred […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/7-reasons-the-lab-is-so-popular/
| January 27, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
7 Things the Spanish Water Dog Is… and Isn’t
The first thing to know about the Spanish Water Dog is that he is not really a water dog. Unlike the Irish Water Spaniel or American Water Spaniel, the Spanish Water Dog (SWD) is in the herding group, not the sporting group. Yes, he will work in water, but this ancient breed was developed to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/seven-things-spanish-water-dog/
| December 6, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
5 Reasons to Love the Field Spaniel
Although one of the earliest breeds to be registered with the AKC, the Field Spaniel almost faded into obscurity prior to the 1960s. And that would be a shame because this is one terrific dog. In the field, he’s known for endurance and energy, equally adept on land or water. But where the Field Spaniel […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/5-reasons-to-love-the-field-spaniel/
| March 10, 2017