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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Bon Vivant: How the French Bulldog Became the Most Popular Dog in the U.S.
It was the last blast of summer sunset gathering of the French Bulldog NYC Meetup group. Sophie, 5 months old, was determined to make the most of it. First, there was some serious rough-and-tumble with her pal, a Bernese Mountain Dog who was born just one day after Sophie in April. Then she was off, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/french-bulldog-became-popular-dog/
| March 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: News
Most Popular Dog Breeds by City 2021 — Find Out the Top Dog in Places Around the US
As the American Kennel Club announced, the Labrador Retriever was the most popular dog breed in the United States in 2021 — for the 31st year in a row, no less! (It usurped the Cocker Spaniel in 1991, and hasn’t let go of the No. 1 spot since.) But when looking at the most popular […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-city-2021/
| March 15, 2022
Press Releases
LABRADOR RETRIEVER CONTINUES ITS REIGN AS TOP DOG WHILE BULLDOG GETS BUMPED FROM TOP 5
No one can keep the Lab down! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a virtual press conference today at the AKC Museum of the Dog that the ever-popular Labrador Retriever is the nation’s favorite dog for the 31st consecutive year. While the loveable Lab remains a constant at the top of the charts, the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-continues-reign-top-dog-bulldog-gets-bumped-top-5/
| March 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Why Labs Are One of America’s Most Popular Dogs
Longtime devotees say the Lab’s full toolbox of attractions offers up something for everyone, first of all, versatility and temperament.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/why-labradors-popular/
| March 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2021
It goes without saying that in your house, your dog is the most popular. But what do the statistics say? The American Kennel Club has used registration data to compile the list of 2021’s most popular breeds. As always, the Labrador Retriever tops the list — this time for the 31st year! The Lab's temperament […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2021/
| March 15, 2022
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Most Popular Dog Breeds
Every year the American Kennel Club releases our ranking of the most popular dog breeds based on AKC registration statistics for the previous year. The French Bulldog continues to top the rankings at the No. 1 spot for the second year in a row. The Labrador Retriever, who had a 31-year run as the most […]
https://www.akc.org/most-popular-breeds/
| March 15, 2022
Legislative Alerts
CT Update: Bill Concerning Tethering and Sheltering of Dogs Given Favorable Report
The Connecticut Joint Planning and Development Committee made one substantive change to HB 5170 and released it favorably to the Legislative Commissioner’s Office for review. The office will examine the bill to ensure the text is clear, concise and constitutionally sound before advancing. As detailed in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC’s) informational communication last month, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ct-update-bill-concerning-tethering-sheltering-dogs-given-favorable-report/
| March 14, 2022
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AKC Detection Dog News & Updates
Articles February 2024 – AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts Webinar Discussing Canine Nutrition and Working Dogs (Blog and link to recording) December 2023 – Different Roads Can Lead to Success: How One Litter Is Taking Many Different Paths to Certification December 2023 – AKC Takes Patriotic Puppy Program to The West Coast October 2023 – AKC Detection Dog Task Force Hosts Webinar: “Ways […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-detection-dog-task-force/news-updates/
| March 11, 2022
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Expert Advice: Grooming
How to Choose the Right Dog Brushes
Choosing dog brushes can be challenging. Here's what you need to know to select the right dog brush for your pet.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/types-dog-brushes-shedding/
| March 11, 2022
Legislative Alerts
Ohio Regulations: Amendments to Rules Impacting High Volume Breeders, Pet Stores, and Dog Brokers Proposed
As part of its required five-year review process, the Ohio Department of Agriculture (ODA) has proposed extensive changes to regulations applying to high volume breeders, pet stores, and dog brokers. The American Kennel Club (AKC) encourages anyone potentially affected by the proposals to express their comments or concerns to ODA in one of the methods […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/ohio-regulations-amendments-rules-impacting-high-volume-breeders-pet-stores-dog-brokers-proposed/
| March 11, 2022