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Expert Advice: Feature
Meet Vail: The Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Working Golden Retriever
The 2021 Met Gala was the fashion event of the year, but peeking out from behind from the celebrities, a lady in gold stole the show. Vail, a five-year-old Golden Retriever, is a working dog at The Met and was spotted in the background of many photos from the night. Vail captivated dog lovers around […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-vail-mets-working-golden-retriever/
| November 29, 2021
Expert Advice: Senior Dog Health
Three Easy At-Home Exercises for Senior Dogs
"Use it, or lose it,” so the saying goes, and this applies to dogs as well as people. That’s why regular exercise becomes more important with each passing year, and especially impactful for senior dogs. “Many older dogs often lose strength in their rear limbs, as well as proprioception—essentially the ability to know where their […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/easy-do-at-home-exercises-for-senior-dogs/
| February 28, 2020
Expert Advice: Feature
What Do Military Working Dogs Do?
Dogs have fought alongside man since ancient times. The Egyptians, Greeks, Persians, Romans, and others used dogs as sentries and scouts and sometimes brought dogs into combat. Attila the Hun used fierce Mastiff-like breeds that were sometimes armored and sent into battle. In more modern times, Germany created military dog-training programs late in the 19th […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/what-are-military-working-dogs/
| September 1, 2021
Expert Advice: Advanced Training
Can Handlers Impact the Success of Therapy Dog Sessions?
At a Glance: Researchers identified four distinct therapy dog handling styles: hands-off, permissive, authoritative, and authoritarian The new study suggests the dog's handler may impact the success therapy dog sessions Therapy dogs can have a tremendous impact on the people they interact with. From senior centers to hospitals to schools, these dogs bring joy and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/could-handlers-potentially-impact-the-success-of-therapy-dog-sessions/
| August 22, 2019
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Getting the Overweight Dog in Shape
It’s important to maintain your dog’s fitness. Here's how to get an overweight dog in shape and keep them healthy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/getting-overweight-dog-in-shape/
| January 14, 2019
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Schipperke Breeder Krista Nuovo-Roe on Life With This Foxy-Faced Breed
Dedicated to the Schipperke breed, professional breeder and handler Krista Nuovo-Roe of DeLamer Schipperkes has been involved with dogs since she was a child. Since then she has grown into a serious competitor who has worked extremely hard to produce champion dogs. While Nuovo-Roe began working with a different, much larger type of breed, the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/life-with-schipperkes/
| November 29, 2016
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
2021 AKC National Championship Group Winners
The 2021 AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin on Dec. 18 and 19 hosted more than 5,000 dogs who all competed for the coveted title of Best in Show. The competition began with each dog competing for best in their breed. Best of Breed winners then advanced to compete in the group competitions to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2021-akc-national-championship-group-winners/
| January 3, 2022
Expert Advice: Breed History
Chesapeake Bay Retriever History: From Bay Waters to Family Homes
The Chesapeake Bay Retriever is an American original who embodies the classic traits of a retriever. Learn more about this breed's history.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/chesapeake-bay-retriever-history/
| April 6, 2021
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Can Dogs Drink Too Much Water? The Dangers of Water Intoxication
You know the modern-day mantra to stay hydrated. And that goes for your dog too. Make sure there's plenty of clean, fresh water available, especially during hot weather. But is it possible for your dog to drink too much water? As important as it is to avoid dehydration, there can be too much of a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-drink-much-water/
| August 6, 2019
Expert Advice: Breed History
Redbone Coonhound History: Beyond “Where the Red Fern Grows”
"There between the graves, a beautiful red fern had sprung up from the rich mountain soil. It was fully two feet tall and its long red leaves had reached out in rainbow arches curved over the graves of my dogs. ... I had heard the old legend about the red fern. How a little boy […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/redbone-coonhound-history/
| August 10, 2021