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Expert Advice: Dog Athletes
Whippet ‘Oats’ Is Making Waves at the AKC Diving Dogs Premier Cup
John Moore of Maple Valley, Washington will be making a big splash at the AKC Diving Dog Premier Cup this month with Oats, his four-year-old Whippet....
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| October 21, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Sighthound Breeds
Originally bred in wide open land, Sighthounds pursue prey over long distances by sight rather than scent. Relying on their keen vision and astounding...
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| July 1, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the Winners of AKC’s Fastest Dogs USA 2024
Some of the fastest dogs in the country dashed after the coveted "bunny" lure in a 100-yard Fast CAT dash at Fastest Dogs USA, held on May 19 in Rock...
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| April 15, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Indiana Couple’s Whippets ‘Reas’ and ‘Rogue’ Excel in Fast CAT
There's nothing like retiring when you're on top. Meet Reas and Rogue, a pair of Whippets that placed 1-2 in the Pure Speed Division at the 2023...
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| February 23, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘Sounders’ the Whippet is a Top Diving Dogs Competitor
When you think "water dog," you may not think "Whippet." But Sounders is here to show you that anyone can be a diving dog, and he's good at it.
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| February 21, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the Winners of the 2023 AKC Agility Invitational
Winners of the 2023 AKC Agility Invitational were crowned! The event was broadcast on ESPN2 on December 24. See winners in all divisions here.
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| December 24, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Meet the 2023 Winners of AKC Fastest Dog USA
Some of the fastest dogs in the country dashed after the coveted "bunny" lure in a 100-yard Fast CAT dash, in hopes of being named the fastest dog at the 2023 AKC Fastest Dogs USA competition, which aired on ESPN.
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| July 29, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Junior Handler Spotlight: Finley Shryock Taylor
At just 12 years old, Finley Shryock Taylor is already throwing farther than adults—and beating them!—in Disc Dog events. Involved in dog sports since she was a toddler, she recently became the only Junior Handler invited to compete at the 2022 AKC UpDog Challenge. Competing in the Pro Division, she finished eighth. Building a Competitive […]
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| December 27, 2022
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
9 Great Dog Breeds for First-Time Owners
Searching for your first-ever dog? Once you've determined you're ready for a puppy, one of the breeds below might be perfect for you and your family. Find a responsible breeder and discuss what you're looking for in a pet. This will help you figure out if the breed is a good fit for you. Cavalier King […]
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| August 29, 2021
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Italian Greyhound vs. Whippet: How to Tell the Difference
No doubt you've seen a Whippet or Italian Greyhound. These absolutely adorable dogs look like Greyhounds that have been blasted with a shrink ray. Thanks to their size, it's easy to see that they are not actually Greyhounds, but the trickier question is, how do you tell these two breeds apart? The larger Whippet is […]
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| April 19, 2020