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Expert Advice: Studies
9/11 Rescue Dogs: Did Searching Disaster Sites Shorten Their Lives?
Working dogs deployed on 9/11 were exposed to toxic substances and tremendous amounts of stress. Various studies examine whether these working conditions appear to have affected these dogs' health.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/9-11-search-rescue-dogs-health-studies/
| September 1, 2021
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Pica in Dogs: What to Know
Pica is a condition where your dog eats non-food items like stones or dirt. Learn about the many causes and treatments for this dangerous behavior.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/pica-in-dogs/
| February 29, 2024
Expert Advice: News
Inspiring Dogs Honored With 2025 AKC Awards for Canine Excellence
Meet the 2025 Awards for Canine Excellence Winners! See the brave, inspiring dogs and teams that have been honored this year.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/2025-akc-ace-winners/
| December 1, 2025
Expert Advice: Feature
Retired Police Officer Takes TWC ‘Gabby’ to the 2025 AKC Obedience Classic
Cathy Kennedy wouldn't trade "Gabby," a 6-year-old Treeing Walker Coonhound (TWC), for anything. But she has gotten offers while out shopping or...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/akc-obedience-classic-treeing-walker-coonhound-gabby/
| December 11, 2025
Expert Advice: Juniors
Junior Handler Spotlight: Sam Georger
Training dogs isn't just a hobby for sixteen-year-old Sam Georger, it's a lifestyle. Georger first saw dog sports on television, and wanted to get involved.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/junior-handler-sam-georger/
| December 21, 2023
Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
The Lasting Impact of the Dog Heroes of 9/11
About 300 dog-handler search teams responded to 9/11, but only about 100 were prepared for the size of the disaster at Ground Zero. Since then, the need for search-and-rescue dogs and therapy dogs has only increased.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/the-legacy-of-9-11-dogs/
| September 7, 2022
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Hip Dysplasia in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatment
Hip dysplasia is a common condition in dogs. Learn what to know about hip dysplasia including symptoms, treatment options, and preventative measures.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/hip-dysplasia-in-dogs/
| May 3, 2022
Expert Advice: Puppy Health
Puppy Strangles in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Puppy strangles (or juvenile cellulitis) is a rare inflammatory skin disease. Learn how vets diagnose and treat this noncontagious condition.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/puppy-strangles/
| August 30, 2023
Expert Advice: Breed History
Canaan Dog History: Behind Israel’s Native Dogs
One day in 1938, soon after Nazi Germany annexed Austria, Adolf Hitler sent a car to his hometown of Linz to pick up Rudolphina and Rudolph Menzel. The Jewish couple – a psychologist and physician, respectively, who were also internationally known dog trainers – knew what their destination would be if they complied. It would […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/canaan-dog-history-behind-israels-native-dogs/
| October 1, 2020
Expert Advice: Health
Is Your Dog in Pain? Signs and Symptoms of Pain
Wondering how to tell when your dog is in pain? Usually, there are signs. Here's what to look for and how to help if you suspect chronic pain.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/signs-dog-is-in-pain/
| January 7, 2021