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Expert Advice: Health
How to Prevent & Clean Tear Stains on Your Dog’s Face
After confirming that your dog is healthy, the following tips can help you prevent and clean tear stains from your dog's face.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/tear-stains-prevent-and-clean/
| August 30, 2021
Expert Advice: Breed Preservation
Is the Pug a Good Fit for You?
People looking for the ultimate house dog should consider the loving, outgoing, and all around charming Pug. Learn more about this toy breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/is-the-pug-right-for-you/
| November 19, 2024
Expert Advice: Home & Living
How to Let Your House Go to the Dogs: Dog-Themed Decor
Design experts recommend that when you decorate your home, you fill it with things that you love. What if what you love most is your dog, and dogs in general? You don’t have to turn your house into a kennel to show your love. Here are some ideas about how to artfully incorporate a dog-themed […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/how-to-house-dog-themed-decor/
| March 5, 2018
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Meet the Pumi, the New Dog on the Block
The Pumi is the latest breed to be recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC), receiving full AKC status as a member of the Herding Group on July 1, 2016. This rare breed, with only a few new litters born in the United States each year, may be the new dog on the block, but […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/meet-the-pumi-the-new-dog-on-the-block/
| September 27, 2016
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Is the Pembroke Welsh Corgi a Good Fit for You?
Finding the right dog for you and your lifestyle is a choice that takes plenty of research and careful consideration. The decision to bring a dog into your home shouldn't be made overnight, regardless of whether you're a first-time or experienced dog owner. With so many wonderful breeds of different sizes and dispositions, you may […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/pembroke-welsh-corgi-right-for-you/
| February 24, 2026
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Pointer Facts You May Not Know
The Pointer is skilled at hunting birds and has adapted with the centuries. Here are some fascinating facts about this historic breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-pointer/
| February 13, 2017
Expert Advice: General Health
Progressive Retinal Atrophy (PRA) in Dogs: What to Know
Progressive retinal atrophy (PRA) is an inherited eye disease that causes gradual vision loss and eventual blindness in dogs. Learn the signs of PRA, affected breeds, diagnosis methods, and how to support a dog living with vision impairment.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/progressive-retinal-atrophy/
| October 20, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
Can Dogs Suffer From ADHD-Like Behavior?
What do you do if your dog simply won't sit still or concentrate on tasks? New research shows that owners of hyperactive or inattentive dogs can learn a lot from understanding ADHD in humans. Not Just Disobedient: How Understanding ADHD Can Help Dog Owners Once upon a time, children who struggled to sit still and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/new-research-shows-that-dogs-can-suffer-from-adhd-like-behavior/
| December 6, 2021
Expert Advice: Breed History
Beagle History: From Ancient Small Pack-Hounds to Snoopy
The combination of talents and physical traits has given the Beagle a singular spot in American culture. Read more about the history of this quintessential family dog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/beagle-history/
| February 28, 2022
Expert Advice: Health
How to Pick the Right Shampoo for Your Dog’s Coat
Scan the dog show ring, or simply watch pets strut down the street in your neighborhood, and you realize what a wide variety of coats dogs have. Long, short, thick, thin, corded, double-coated — and the list goes on. Even dog breeds who are known to have minimal grooming needs have coats that need to be kept […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/how-to-pick-the-right-shampoo-for-your-dogs-coat/
| April 3, 2018