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Expert Advice: News
Journalist Says She Gives Up Puppies When They’re Not Cute Anymore
A writer for the Daily Mail has caught the attention of dog lovers around the world after confessing in an article that she has given up four dogs in four years.Shona Sibary’s article, published last Friday, describes the writer giving away her Husky-mix, Juno, as her daughter sobbed. She admits, “Over the past four years I […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/journalist-says-she-gives-up-puppies-when-theyre-not-cute-anymore/
| July 21, 2014
Expert Advice: News
Meet 7 Winning AKC Dog Breeders
What’s better than owning a top-winning show dog? Simple: Breeding one. In theory, anyone can purchase a canine competitor: All you need is a checking account with enough zeroes in it. But it’s far more challenging to produce quality purebred dogs that are consistently sound, well tempered and typey — that is to say, that […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-7-winning-akc-dog-breeders/
| October 22, 2018
Expert Advice: News
The Top 10 Most-Googled Dog Questions of 2016
In our modern digital age, we often turn to the Internet for things we don't know the answer to. And this of course, includes all our dog-related questions! As any dog owner knows, sometimes your dog is doing something, like watching TV, and you want to know why it is that he does that. So […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/top-10-most-googled-dog-questions/
| December 16, 2016
Expert Advice: Feature
Miniature Schnauzer ‘Baby Joe’ Reaches 100 Best in Show Wins
Not many dogs can say they've won Best in Show. A few dogs, like "Baby Joe," are part of the unofficial 100 BIS wins club.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/miniature-schnauzer-baby-joe/
| February 17, 2026
Expert Advice: Studies
Does Breed Influence How Dogs Communicate With Humans?
Dogs are renowned for their ability to read humans. But a study shows that the type of breed influences their level of human communication.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/breed-selection-human-communication/
| February 11, 2026
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Snoopy Facts You May Not Know
Snoopy is turning 75 in 2025! This famous cartoon dog is one of the most iconic members of the Peanuts gang, and he's
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/snoopy-facts-you-may-not-know/
| October 3, 2025
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
When Should You Contact Your Dog Breeder?
From contract obligations and health updates to training support and sharing milestones, staying in touch with your puppy’s breeder can benefit you both.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/when-to-call-dog-breeder/
| September 12, 2025
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
Closing the Milk Bar: The Puppy Weaning Process
For the first three to four weeks of puppies’ lives, meal time is not a hard job for breeders. But once those puppy teeth erupt, many Moms avoid nursing, plus growing puppies need more nutrition. Breeders must decide when to start weaning litters and what to feed them during the transition from Mom’s milk to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/closing-milk-bar-puppy-weaning-process/
| August 21, 2025
Expert Advice: Juniors
Meet Junior Handler Andrew Butkiewicz
Andrew Butkiewicz of Darboy, WI, got started in dog agility when he was only 2 years old. Now, he competes not only in agility, but multiple dog sports.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-spotlight-andrew-butkiewicz/
| August 21, 2024
Expert Advice: General Health
Renal Dysplasia in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Renal dysplasia (RD), also known as renal malformation, refers to a type of congenital chronic kidney disease. Learn more about renal dysplasia in dogs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/renal-dysplasia-in-dogs/
| May 31, 2024