How to Answer: Why Should I Register My Puppy?
by Hilarie Erb Registering with the AKC connects dog owners to a community that values purebred pride, offering them lifetime benefits and carrying on the legacy of your beloved breed. As a breeder and...
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From Champion Show Dog to Movie Actor: Great Dane ‘Bing’ Stars in ‘The Friend’
Bev Klingensmith of Newton, Iowa, loves her dogs: 7-year-old Great Dane “Bing” and Golden Retriever “Nash.” She’s very involved in the dog world, showing, breeding, training and doing dog sports. She’s...
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Osteosarcoma in Dogs: Signs, Diagnosis, Treatments
If your dog receives an osteosarcoma diagnosis, it can leave you feeling devastated. However, there are treatment options available for this aggressive bone cancer which can allow you to enjoy more...
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Thrush in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Itchy or scaly skin and a musty odor are among the symptoms of a yeast infection or what is sometimes referred to as thrush. Thrush in dogs, also known as candidiasis, is a fungal infection caused by...
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What to Know About Hygromas in Dogs
Some dogs have a habit of plopping down on the floor, hitting their elbows in the process. This wear and tear on their joints can cause the tissue under the skin to swell and fill with fluid, known as...
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Chihuahua ‘Teddy’ Proves Senior Dogs Can Run at 2025 AKC National Agility...
Suzanne Bauman had never thought of competing in dog sports with her dogs — until she got her Chihuahuas, “Teddy” and “Bear.” Now at almost 15 years old, Teddy (PACH3 Pinebarks Hot Footed Teddy CD BN...
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All-American Dog Lilo Went From Foster Dog to AKC National Agility Competitor
When Traci Kinard fostered three puppies nearly 12 years ago, she wasn’t intending to keep one. But there was just something special about “Lilo” PACH Lilo Kinard OA OAJ MXP3 MXPB MJP4 MJPB PAX. This...
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Agility Competitor ‘Shazam!’ Is the Transformative Heart of His Family
Speaking with Robia Pautler and her 17-year-old daughter, Emma, from Pearland, Texas, is a heart-warming reminder of the life-changing power of the human-animal bond. Their 3-year-old, red, white, and...
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Rescued Sheltie ‘Rusty’ Competes at AKC National Agility Championship
To excel at agility, dogs must move quickly through an obstacle course, relying solely on their owner’s cues for direction. Where 7-year-old Shetland Sheepdog “Rusty” shines is his consistency. “He’s...
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Meet the Winners of the 2025 AKC National Agility Championship
From March 14 through March 16, dogs and handlers gathered at the Built Ford Tough Lifestock Complex at Expo Square in Tusla, Oklahoma for the 2025 AKC National Agility Championship. Champions were...
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