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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020
For the most updated statistics, check out the latest rankings of America's most popular dog breeds. Is your dog’s breed winning popularity contests this year? Now you can find out! The most popular dog breeds of 2020 were released on March 16, 2021, based on American Kennel Club registration statistics. America continues its love affair […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/the-most-popular-dog-breeds-of-2020/
| March 16, 2021
Press Releases
Labrador Retriever Celebrates 30 Years in the Top Spot as French Bulldog Overtakes German Shepherd Dog for Number 2 Spot
Lab lovers continue to make their voices heard! 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 30th consecutive year. While the loveable Lab holds firmly to the top spot, the French Bulldog […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-celebrates-30-years-top-spot-french-bulldog-overtakes-german-shepherd-dog-number-2-spot/
| March 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Rarest Dog Breed: Norwegian Lundehund History From the Brink of Extinction
According to 2021 registration statistics, the Norwegian Lundehund is the rarest and least popular dog breed, ranking 197 of 197 breeds. But there's still a hole lot to love about this dog. A dozen or so years ago, potty-mouthed TV chef Gordon Ramsay visited Iceland for his first taste of puffin. With its orange beak […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/norwegian-lundehund-history-behind-the-breed/
| March 16, 2021
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Expert Advice: Advanced Training
How to Teach Your Dog to “Read”
Teaching your dog to "read" is an advanced trick that will surprise and impress your friends and family. It's also a very low-impact trick, so it's appropriate for dogs who are young and still growing, senior dogs, or those who might have an orthopedic injury or health condition. Although dogs aren't going to learn the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-your-dog-to-read/
| March 15, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee Dog Breeder Bill Scheduled for Committee Vote on Wednesday, 3/17/21. TAKE ACTION TODAY!
Please share this information with Tennessee dog owners, sportsmen, breeders, clubs, and residents who may wish to obtain a locally-bred dog in the future. Tennessee Senate Bill 511 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. Concerned Tennessee dog owners and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-dog-breeder-bill-scheduled-committee-vote-wednesday-3-17-21-take-action-today/
| March 12, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Tennessee Dog Breeder Bill Scheduled for Committee Vote on Wednesday, 3/17/21. TAKE ACTION TODAY!
Please share this information with Tennessee dog owners, sportsmen, breeders, clubs, and residents who may wish to obtain a locally-bred dog in the future. Tennessee Senate Bill 511 is scheduled for a hearing in the Senate Energy, Agriculture and Natural Resources Committee on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 at 11:30 a.m. Concerned Tennessee dog owners and […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tennessee-dog-breeder-bill-scheduled-committee-vote-wednesday-3-17-21-take-action-today-2/
| March 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Demand Is Soaring for US-Bred Working Dogs, So Why Can’t We Supply More?
We're facing a national security issue: there aren't enough working dogs. As the need for explosives detection dogs skyrockets, the U.S. struggles to keep up, producing only 7 percent of U.S. government dogs domestically. New research backs our suggested solution: breed more working dogs locally by overcoming the current barriers. New Research on U.S.-Bred Working […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/supply-more-us-bred-working-dogs/
| March 12, 2021
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Neapolitan Mastiff History: Get to Know the Giant, Italian Guard Dog
You don’t have to speak a word of Italian to understand opera: With a universality that transcends spoken word, its arias plunge a listener into the depths of our most primal human emotions – love and hate, jealousy and revenge. You also don’t need to know anything about dogs to register the similarly strong emotions […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/neapolitan-mastiff-history-italian-guard-dog/
| March 11, 2021
Legislative Alerts
Alabama–Good News! Bill that Allows Dogs in Outdoor Seating Areas of Restaurants Advances to Full Senate. Continued Support Needed.
The voices of responsible dog owners are being heard! Alabama House Bill 235, which seeks to authorize food service establishments to allow pet dogs in outdoor restaurant seating areas if the company wishes to do so, has passed in the House and in Senate committee. It next will be voted on by the full Senate. […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/alabama-good-news-bill-allows-dogs-outdoor-seating-areas-restaurants-advances-full-senate-continued-support-needed/
| March 11, 2021
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Expert Advice: Agility
Meet Louie, the Oldest Dog at the 2021 AKC National Agility Championship
If you’re the owner of a senior dog, you might think your dog sports days are behind you. But participating in dog sports with your dog can provide mental and physical exercise, the thrill of competition, and a chance for you both to have fun. With veterinarian approval, there are still many sports you and your dog can participate in. In […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/meet-louie-the-oldest-dog-2021-nac/
| March 11, 2021