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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Why Is My Dog a Picky Eater?
Does it seem like your dog suddenly has lost interest in eating food? Knocks over their bowl out of boredom with their food? Here's why.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/why-is-my-dog-a-picky-eater/
| June 1, 2021

Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
Do Dogs Make Good Fathers?
Have you seen the movie "March of the Penguins" and learned how male Emperor penguins incubate the eggs, keeping them warm and protecting them throughout the winter? Well, male dogs aren’t anything like that. In fact, one could say they have virtually no paternal instinct. This wasn’t always the case, however. Did the Dog's Paternal […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dogs-make-good-fathers/
| May 27, 2021

Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
How to Improve Your Senior Dog’s Quality of Life
Senior dogs can still have a wonderful quality of life. There are also lots of ways owners can promote movement, health, cognitive function, and comfort.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-improve-your-senior-dogs-quality-of-life/
| May 4, 2021

Expert Advice: Breed History
Neapolitan Mastiff History: From Italian War Dogs to Devoted Protectors
From their rope-like facial wrinkles to their tree-trunk-sized limbs, the Neapolitan Mastiff represents power. Learn more about Neapolitan Mastiff history.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/neapolitan-mastiff-history/
| March 11, 2021

Expert Advice: Breeding & Whelping
Dog Pregnancy: Signs, Care, and Preparing for Puppies
Welcoming a new litter of puppies into the world is very rewarding, but dog pregnancies can be confusing and stressful, as well as time-consuming and costly. If you are considering breeding your dog, there is so much information that you need to know. You should be familiar with your breed's standard and individual breed health test […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/dog-pregnancy-care-prep/
| January 27, 2021

Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
Who Will Take Care of Your Dog if You Can’t?
When you get a dog, you commit to providing loving care throughout your canine companion’s lifetime. For a responsible owner, this includes planning who will care for your dog if you become incapacitated or die before the dog does. This is not a happy thought, but if you take the necessary and proper steps to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/will-take-care-dog-cant/
| January 25, 2021

Expert Advice: Puppy Information
Why Does My Puppy Pee in the House?
So, you've potty trained your puppy. You take them outside for walks and let them out in the backyard for bathroom breaks. And your puppy is happy to do their business outside. That should be that, right? But your puppy keeps peeing in the house. Why? It's probably one of two common reasons. Either you […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/puppy-information/why-does-my-puppy-keep-peeing-in-the-house/
| January 20, 2021

Expert Advice: Basic Training
How To Teach Your Dog To Go to Their Place
Teaching your dog to go to a specific place is helpful when you need them to stay in one place for a short period of time. Here's how from training experts.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teaching-go-to-your-place/
| December 24, 2020
Press Releases
2021 National Owner-Handled Series & National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes Judging Panels Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panels for the 2021 National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals and the AKC Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy and Junior Stakes to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida in conjunction with the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin. The […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2021-national-owner-handled-series-national-breed-puppy-junior-stakes-judging-panels-now-available/
| May 18, 2021
Press Releases
2021 AKC National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2021 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 18 and Sunday, December 19, 2021. The 2021 event will showcase the top canine athletes and will also […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2021-akc-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 11, 2021