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Expert Advice: News
Top Dogs Crowned at 2017 AKC Obedience Classic and AKC Agility Invitational
They jump, they weave, they sit, and they stay. We're talking about the winners of the AKC Obedience Classic and AKC Agility Invitational at the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin, of course. Competition took place December 16-17, 2017 in Orlando, Fla. and it was an incredible sight to see. These competitions demonstrate […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/crowned-2017-akc-obedience-classic-agility-invitational/
| December 19, 2017

Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Eat My Dust: 25 Dogs Give the Agility Trials Their All
If a picture says a thousands words, then how many words does a GIF entail? We popped in to Argus Ranch, a sprawling 20 acre training facility in Auburn, WA that hosts agility trials and training on a regular basis earlier this year to scope out the stiff competition. Do you and your dog have […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/eat-my-dust-25-dogs-give-the-agility-trials-their-all/
| October 4, 2017
Expert Advice: Comfort & Sleep
Dog Gates for Every Dog and Any Home
A dog gate creates a boundary that keeps your dog either inside or outside another area of the house or grounds. It’s a useful piece of equipment, whether you have a brand new puppy or dogs that usually have the run of the house. A gate gives a puppy a safe, dog-proofed area to […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/dog-gates-for-every-dog-any-home/
| August 18, 2017

Expert Advice: Recipes
Homemade Vet-Approved Dog Treat Recipes
There are thousands of dog treat products on the market, so why would you consider making your own? For starters, when you make your own dog treats, you have control over what ingredients are included. Want another reason to make these vet-approved dog treats? The recipes are quick, easy, and fun! Apple Pretzels Recipe for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/homemade-vet-approved-dog-treat-recipes/
| June 26, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Dedicated to Health & Education – Hear from a Bred with H.E.A.R.T. Breeder
Laura Haas has loved bringing puppies into the world for as long as she can remember. As a child through young adulthood, she helped her family with their hobby of breeding German Shepherd Dogs. She stopped the endeavor after she married and started raising a family of her own. But an encounter with a new […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/akc-bred-with-heart-breeder-laura-haas/
| March 9, 2017
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Pet Insurance’s Top Puppy Insurance Claims of 2016
Responsible breeders do everything they can to keep their puppies safe and healthy from before they were born until the day they leave their kennel. Around 8 to 12 weeks old, the puppies depart from their breeder, and their new lives begin in their meticulously, hand-picked homes. By discerningly choosing the right family for each […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/top-puppy-insurance-claims-2016/
| March 8, 2017

Expert Advice: Lifestyle
15 Dog Movies for Every Dog Lover
Looking for something for your family to watch on your next movie night? Check out our picks for the best dog movies for all ages.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-movies/
| January 18, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Search and Rescue Crews Work Tirelessly to Save Dogs After Building Collapse
In a moment of fear and tragedy, search and rescue crews in Sioux Falls, S.D. worked tirelessly throughout the weekend to save dogs and humans alike. On Friday morning, an apartment building that was being remodeled, collapsed. Search and rescue crews and Fire Department members were on the scene all weekend inspecting the building and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/building-collapse-dogs-rescued/
| December 5, 2016
Legislative Alerts
USDA/APHIS Explains Terminology Used in Inspection Reports
USDA’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) recently published definitions of terminology that will be used to better categorize information that appears in USDA inspection reports. A bulletin released by APHIS on September 22, 2016 defines new and existing terms and provides explanations and examples of how the terms are used in inspection reports. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/aphis-kennel-inspection-terms/
| September 28, 2016
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Meet the Ultimate Companion Dog: the Coton de Tulear
Once you've learned how to pronounce it: "co-TAWN-day too-LEE-are," you'll be able to adequately sing the praises of this adorable dog. But let's stay with the French for a minute, because "joie de vivre" is the best definition of the Coton de Tulear. This lovable, happy dog originated on the island of Madagascar, perhaps from […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/ultimate-companion-dog-coton-de-tulear/
| September 13, 2016