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Expert Advice: Health
How Hot Is Too Hot for a Dog’s Paws?
Scorching pavement is damaging to dog paws, and especially puppies. So how hot is too hot for a dog's sensitive paw pads?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-paws-hot-pavement/
| August 4, 2021
Expert Advice: Can my dog...
Can Dogs Have Ice Cubes?
Are ice cubes dangerous to dogs? Can dogs have ice cubes? Here's what you need to know before giving your pup this frozen treat.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/ice-cubes-for-dogs/
| June 23, 2021
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
30 Fun and Fascinating Dog Facts
Here at the AKC, we never get tired of learning more about dogs, whether it's a new study on canine behavior, a statistic from our database, or even just cool facts about a dog's impressive physical and mental abilities. You may know some of these already, and others may be more of a "wait, really?" […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-facts/
| April 19, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Best Family Dogs: Which Breed Is Right for You?
Which breeds make the best family dogs? What are the best dog breeds for kids? We've compiled some of the best dog breeds for families and kids.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/best-family-dogs/
| March 26, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020
For the most updated statistics, check out the latest rankings of America's most popular dog breeds. Is your dog’s breed winning popularity contests this year? Now you can find out! The most popular dog breeds of 2020 were released on March 16, 2021, based on American Kennel Club registration statistics. America continues its love affair […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/the-most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2020/
| March 16, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Rarest Dog Breed: Norwegian Lundehund History From the Brink of Extinction
According to 2021 registration statistics, the Norwegian Lundehund is the rarest and least popular dog breed, ranking 197 of 197 breeds. But there's still a hole lot to love about this dog. A dozen or so years ago, potty-mouthed TV chef Gordon Ramsay visited Iceland for his first taste of puffin. With its orange beak […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/norwegian-lundehund-history-behind-the-breed/
| March 16, 2021
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Dogs of the Emerald Isle: Celebrating Irish Dog Breeds
From tenacious terriers to stunning sighthounds, learn more about the 8 AKC-recognized Irish dog breeds that hail from the Emerald Isle.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/irish-dog-breeds/
| March 8, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeding
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: Dog Breeds
Irish Red and White Setter History: The Original Setter From Ireland
No matter what war they serve in, returning soldiers often come home to find the place they left very much changed. There are the sad discoveries of parents who pass. Sweethearts who stray. And, in the case of dog lovers, beloved breeds that are no more. The decimation of dog breeds during wartime comes down […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/irish-red-and-white-setter-history/
| January 21, 2021
Canine Partners
Congrats to All American Dogs Going to the Inaugural AKC Fast CAT Invitational
Which dog is the fastest in the country? The AKC Fast CAT Invitational will answer that question, as the speediest canines gather for this inaugural, invitation-only event. Fast CAT is a coursing event in which dogs chase a lure for a 100-yard dash. Their time in seconds is calculated into miles per hour. The fastest dogs of each […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/congrats-american-dogs-going-inaugural-akc-fast-cat-invitational/
| December 9, 2020