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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Flyball 101: How to Compete in Flyball for Dogs
When you watch dogs compete in Flyball for the first time, it can be fun but confusing. We're here to break down the sport of Flyball.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/flyball-101-how-to-compete-in-flyball-for-dogs/
| October 5, 2021
Expert Advice: Feature
Remembering the Dogs of the Titanic
Whether you learned about it in history class or, at the very least, from the iconic movie of the same name, there are very few people who don’t know the story of the RMS Titanic, the luxury ocean liner that sank in the North Atlantic Ocean on April 15, 1912. More than 1500 people died […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/remembering-dogs-titanic/
| April 8, 2020
Expert Advice: Breed History
Dogo Argentino History: From Argentine Grasslands to Global Recognition
The Dogo Argentino's history goes back to mid-1920s when a teenager had a vision of the ultimate big-game hunting dog. Learn more about the breed's origins.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dogo-argentino-history/
| August 27, 2020
Expert Advice: Feature
Old English Sheepdog ‘Wallace’ Wins Therapy Dog Award for Canine Excellence
"Wallace," a 100-pound Old English Sheepdog, is the winner of the 2024 Awards for Canine Excellence in the Therapy Dog category.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/ace-winner-therapy-dog-wallace/
| December 17, 2024
Expert Advice: Fast CAT
Where Did Fast CAT Originate? Learn More About the History of Fast CAT
When did Fast CAT start? Was it when it when the dog's wolf ancestors chased down their first rabbit? When the Pharaohs unleashed swift hounds in...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/history-of-fast-cat/
| August 30, 2024
Expert Advice: Feature
Why Are People Afraid of Black Dogs?
We know that people associate black cats with Halloween, but people are afraid of black dogs. Some cultures believe that black dogs are bad luck.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/why-people-afraid-black-dogs/
| October 13, 2020
Expert Advice: Health
Diet-Related Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM) In Dogs
Trisha Brenner was shocked when her active 5-year-old Weimaraner named Charlie collapsed on a walk in November of 2018. “Charlie had been healthy, except for some allergic dermatitis symptoms he experienced as a young dog,” says Brenner. Those symptoms resolved after a diet change recommended by a board-certified veterinary dermatologist. Unfortunately, the same diet that helped his skin disease […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/diet-related-dilated-cardiomyopathy-in-dogs/
| March 20, 2020
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Guess Which of America’s Favorite Breeds Have Never Won Best in Show
For 141 years, the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show judges have chosen one dog, and one dog only, as Best in Show. You would think that, with 141 different dogs being chosen, America's favorite breeds surely must have won a few times. You'd be wrong. Every year, the AKC ranks the breeds that are most […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/breeds-that-have-never-won-best-in-show-westminster/
| January 30, 2017
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Breed Temperament and Expectations
As you work up a sweat with your huge, loose-jointed Mastiff puppy, trying to hold up his mid-section while keeping all four of his feet pointed in the same direction, it’s not surprising you’ll watch the Doberman Pinscher handler with a touch of envy. The Dobe glides around the ring, head held high, then nails […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/breed-temperament-expectations/
| January 7, 2020
Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Panosteitis and Growth-Based Health Concerns for Puppies
When a new puppy arrives, you're likely to be focused on helping them feel at home with your family rather than any health concerns the dog may have. But a growing puppy can be at risk for developmental disorders such as panosteitis, which can be very painful. Fortunately, by knowing the risk factors and early […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/panosteitis-growth-based-health-concerns-puppies/
| March 2, 2022