‘Akc’ Archives
Introduction to the Australian Shepherd
Discover the Australian Shepherd. This video explains some key information about breed. The Australian Shepherd is a breed of herding dog that was developed on ranches in the Western United States. Despite its name, the breed, commonly known as an Aussie, did not originate in Australia. They acquired their name because of association with [...]
Introduction to the Alaskan Malamute
Discover the Alaskan Malamute. This video explains some key information about breed. The Alaskan Malamute is a generally large breed of domestic dog (Canis lupus familiaris) originally bred for use as an Alaskan sled dog. It is sometimes mistaken for a Siberian Husky, but in fact is quite different in many ways. (more...)
Introduction to the American Akita
Discover the Akita. This video explains some key information about breed. The American Akita, often called simply Akita, is a dog breed from the mountainous northern regions of Japan. The American Akita is considered a separate breed from the Akita Inu (Japanese Akita) in many countries around the world, with the notable exceptions of the [...]
Introduction to the Airedale Terrier
Discover the Airedale Terrier. This video explains some key information about breed. The Airedale Terrier (often shortened to "Airedale") is a breed of the terrier type, originating in Airedale, a geographic area in Yorkshire, England. It traditionally was called the "King of Terriers" because before the creation of the Black Russian [...]
Introduction to the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier
Discover the Soft Coated Terrier. Below explains some key information about breed. The Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier is a breed of dog originating in Ireland. There are four coat varieties: Traditional Irish, Heavy Irish, English, and American. They are considered to be hypoallergenic, a trait popular with allergic or asthmatic dog owners. [...]