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Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Skin Cancer in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Here's what you need to know about dog skin cancer in dogs to help you understand your dog's possible condition. Learn the symptoms and treatment options.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-skin-cancer-types/
| May 20, 2021
Expert Advice: News
Max the Westie Is a Champion at Therapy Work and Conformation
When Drs. Carole Schuster and Philip Abessinio, of Locust Valley, N.Y., bought their West Highland White Terrier four years ago, the duo set some ambitious goals. They hoped their new canine companion, Max, would be a therapy dog, Canine Good Citizen, and a successful conformation competitor. The dynamic, 20-pound pup hasn't disappointed. "I was looking […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/west-highland-white-terrier-max-therapy/
| July 31, 2018
Expert Advice: Feature
Adapting to Change: Unexpected Ways Dog People Found Purpose in the Pandemic
2020 was a year of pain, sadness, and frustration. For our sport, it has meant many months of doing without the weekly dog shows where we compete and socialize. We’re all familiar with the old saying, “When life hands you lemons, make lemonade.” That phrase was never truer than in 2020, when fanciers found innovative […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/adapting-change-unexpected-ways-dog-people-found-purpose-pandemic/
| February 5, 2021
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: Cute & Funny
Top Dogs – Oh, Yorkie!
The Yorkshire Terrier, or “Yorkie,” is currently number 6 on the AKC’s Most Popular Breeds list. Small in stature but big in personality, the Yorkie is intelligent, inquisitive, and a sucker for attention. While originally bred to catch rats in the mills of Northern England, their glamorous coat and loyal nature quickly made them popular […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-dogs-oh-yorkie/
| July 21, 2015
Expert Advice: Events
Meet the 2017 Westminster Best in Show Judge
One of the most exciting events in the dog world is the annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan®. Handlers and their dogs come from around the nation to demonstrate their poise and skill. While all eyes are usually on the dogs, there is one important individual who ultimately decides the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/meet-the-2017-westminster-best-in-show-judge/
| January 5, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Can You Guess The Dog Breed By Its Bark?
Those who watched the 2008 Westminster Dog Show will fondly remember Best in Show winner Uno prancing around the ring bellowing the trademark Beagle sound, “A-roo!” Each breed has its own distinctive bark (or in the case of the the African Barkless Dog, the Basenji, more of a yodel). To highlight each of those unique […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/guess-breed-by-its-bark/
| February 19, 2016
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the Winner of the 2023 AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes
Meet "Granger" the Rottweiler, 12.5 month-old winner of the 2023 AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy & Junior Stakes.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/winner-2023-puppy-stakes/
| December 16, 2023
Expert Advice: Breed History
Whippet History: From Racetracks to Family Homes
Over a century ago in England, a man’s idea of relaxing on the weekend was rag racing. A specific dog was bred for these races, known today as the Whippet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/whippet-history/
| August 7, 2020
Expert Advice: Grooming
10 Grooming Secrets From Show Dog Experts
From sporting dogs to toy breeds, show dogs must look the part. “Miss America does not just sit on the couch eating potato chips before a pageant,” says Susan Hamil, a veteran of the dog show world. “It’s the same for show dogs.” Hamil, a judge and fancier of Bloodhounds, is one of the four […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/10-grooming-tips-dog-show-experts/
| February 27, 2023