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Outdoor Chow Chow portrait with its tongue out.
Expert Advice: Why does my dog... Why Do Some Dogs Have Blue Tongues?
Learn more about blue tongue dogs. Which breeds have them (its not just Chow Chows) and why, and when it's something to see your veterinarian about.
/expert-advice/advice/why-some-dogs-have-blue-tongues/ | August 3, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports Irish Setter ‘Declan’ Crowned Best in Show at 2022 AKC National Owner-Handled Series Finals
GCHS CH Bramblebush Piper At The Gates Of Dawn, an Irish Setter known as “Declan,” was named Best in Show at the December 17 AKC National Owner-Handled Series (NOHS) Finals. Judge Dominic Palleschi Carota awarded the crown to the dog during the event, held during the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin in Orlando, Florida. […]
/expert-advice/sports/2022-irish-setter-nohs-best-in-show/ | December 18, 2022
The Dalai Lama with "Senge" in 1968. Photo courtesy AKC Library & Archives
Expert Advice: Breed History The Dog Breeds Beloved by Monks
Dogs have long held a special place at monasteries worldwide. Here are just a few of the AKC-recognized breeds that have been particularly favored by monks.
/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dog-breeds-beloved-monks/ | January 21, 2022
Siberian Husky standing stacked being trained by a woman in the park.
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds Get to Know the Spectacular Spitz Breeds
If you live in a region with harsh winter weather, then you may want to consider a spitz breed. Many of these dogs were bred for life in arctic climates and originated in Scandinavia, Russia, North America, and Asia. The word “spitz” in German means "pointed." Physically, most spitz breeds have a wolf-like appearance that […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeds/spitz-dog-breeds/ | June 14, 2021
Old English Sheepdog head portrait outdoors.
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds 10 Fluffy Dog Breeds
Grooming is an important piece of the puzzle to consider when owning a fluffy dog. Whether your dog is short-haired or long-haired, it's important to maintain a healthy coat by regularly brushing, grooming, and bathing to control shedding. This is especially important for dogs with fluffy coats. Grooming routines for some dogs can be done […]
/expert-advice/dog-breeds/fluffy-dog-breeds/ | December 10, 2019
Cocker Spaniel
Expert Advice: Fun Facts Top 10 Breeds of the 1980s
The number-one breed of the 1940s, the Cocker Spaniel, enjoyed a renaissance in the 1980s, climbing to the number-one position. The breed was the most popular dog in the nation from 1983 to 1990, giving it the distinction of holding the number-one spot for more years than any other breed to that point (23). After […]
/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-ten-breeds-of-the-1980s/ | February 13, 2015
Boston Terrier walking in the grass.
Expert Advice: Fun Facts Top 10 Breeds of the 1930s
The Boston Terrier became the first breed to enjoy the number-one position for two decades, though the breed fell to the number-two position in the 1920s after its initial reign atop the list in the 1910s. The records of the Boston Terrier Club of America show that the breed was number-one or number-two for every […]
/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-ten-breeds-of-the-1930s/ | February 13, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts Top 10 Breeds of the 1920s
Accepted in 1908, the German Shepherd Dog overtook the Boston Terrier in 1925 and became the number-one dog of the 1920s. The breed then disappeared from the top ten until after World War II, when it reemerged as the number-six dog of the 1950s and has remained among the most popular breeds to the present […]
/expert-advice/lifestyle/top-ten-breeds-of-the-1920s/ | February 13, 2015

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