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Expert Advice: Health
Pulmonary Hypertension (High Blood Pressure) in Dogs
Pulmonary hypertension in dogs is a life-threatening disease that involves higher than normal blood pressure in the arteries of the lungs.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/understanding-pulmonary-hypertension-high-blood-pressure-in-dogs/
| September 26, 2022

Expert Advice: Fast CAT
Reas the Whippet Named 2022 Fastest Dog in America
There’s probably only one time in his life when Reas finished last. That’s when he was the final puppy in a litter of five to go to his new home three years ago. That was obviously not his doing. Four other owners passed over him for various reasons. And now the muscular, 51-pound Whippet, owned […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/reas-the-whippet-named-2021-fastest-dog-in-america/
| September 26, 2022

Expert Advice: Fast CAT
How to Watch AKC Fastest Dogs USA 2025
Fastest Dogs USA is back to determine who's got the most speed! The competition will air on ESPN2 on June 14, 2025 at 1:30PM ET, and you can watch all the action for this exciting 100-yard dash.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/how-to-watch-akc-fastest-dogs-usa/
| September 16, 2022

Expert Advice: Basic Training
Why Does My Dog Bark At People?
Barking is a natural behavior for dogs, but we don't want to encourage our dogs to bark at people. Here are some ways to curb the behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/why-does-my-dog-bark-at-people/
| September 16, 2022

Expert Advice: Events
How Do Dogs Run AKC Fast CAT?
At top speed a Pembroke Welsh Corgi can run 25 MPH. That's faster than Usain Bolt's 100 meter record of 9.58 seconds, which equates to 23.35 MPH. So yes, those little legs can fly. Across the county, dogs are challenging to see how fast they can sprint in AKC Fast Coursing Ability Tests (Fast CAT) […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-does-fast-cat-work-watching-akc-fastest-dog-usa/
| September 12, 2022

Expert Advice: Dog Behavior
What Is Trigger Stacking? How to Handle an Overly Stressed Dog
Trigger stacking is when a dog undergoes multiple stressful situations and exhibits a big reaction to a seemingly small stimulus. Find out how to handle it.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/how-to-avoid-trigger-stacking-in-dogs/
| September 8, 2022

Expert Advice: Health
How to Help a Dog Losing Vision and Hearing Be More Comfortable
When dogs get older many of them begin to experience a loss of hearing and/lor vision. This loss of vision or hearing can be disorienting to dogs and...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-losing-vision-and-sight-comfortable/
| August 11, 2022

Expert Advice: Natural & Whole Foods
Can Dogs Eat Garlic?
Can dogs eat garlic? Here's why feeding garlic to your dog can actually be very dangerous.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/can-dogs-eat-garlic/
| August 4, 2022

Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
German Pinscher History: A Breed Saved From Extinction
In the 1700s, an ancient German breed, the Pinscher, contributed its genes to a new breed of small pinscher, which evolved into today’s Miniature Pinscher. Two centuries later, the Min Pin returned the favor and, with the assistance of a single brave and dedicated breeder named Werner Jung, saved the German Pinscher from extinction. The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/german-pinscher-history/
| July 29, 2022
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Season Winners
Winter Season 2025 [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Extended Ph.D."] Top 2 Teams Champion – Naughty Spots - Virginia Reserve Champion – Kit and Kaboodle – New Mexico Individual Dog Placements (1st – 4th) 8-Regular 1-Sundae, Papillon, Naughty Spots 16-Regular 1-Whiskey, Shetland Sheepdog, Let’s Play TAG 2-Missoula, Border Collie, New Mexico Heat 20-Regular 1-Keeper, Border Collie, Naughty Spots 2-Suri, […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-agility-league/season-winners/
| September 14, 2022