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Expert Advice: News
Most Popular Dog Breeds – Full Ranking List
Breed 2018 Rank 2017 Rank 2016 Rank 2015 Rank 2014 Rank Labrador Retrievers 1 1 1 1 1 German Shepherd Dogs 2 2 2 2 2 Golden Retrievers 3 3 3 3 3 French Bulldogs 4 4 6 6 9 Bulldogs 5 5 4 4 4 Beagles 6 6 5 5 5 Poodles 7 7 […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-full-ranking-list/
| March 28, 2019
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Canine Partners Spotlight Spring 2020
AKC Canine Partners Turns 10 Years Old AKC competition for mixed breed dogs launched on April 1, 2010, in agility, rally and obedience. Since that date, nearly 400,000 dogs have enrolled in the program, and the number of sports and titling opportunities has more than tripled. All American Dogs also now compete in tracking, coursing […]
https://www.akc.org/register/information/canine-partners/newsletter/canine-partners-spotlight-spring-2020/
| May 8, 2020
![Three Labrador Retrievers sitting outdoors, each a different coat color.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/Labrador-Retrievers-three-colors-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: News
The Lab is the Most Popular Dog Breed in the U.S. – For Record 29th Straight Year!
There just seems to be no stopping the Labrador Retriever! For a record 29th year (2019), the versatile sporting breed reigns supreme on the American Kennel Club registry list, a run like no other breed has seen in the record books. Changes in the top ten Little changed in the top ten standings from 2018. Following […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-most-popular-breed-29th-year-row/
| May 1, 2020
![Uniformed Service K-9: “Pablo,” a Belgian Malinois handled by Greg Madrid of Albany, Georgia.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/ACE_2015-IMG_1849-400x267.jpg)
Press Releases
Five Heroic Dogs Honored With AKC® Humane Fund Awards For Canine Excellence (ACE)
New York, NY – The AKC® Humane Fund has announced the winners of the 16th annual AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence (ACE). These awards commemorate five loyal, hard-working dogs that have significantly impacted the lives of their owners and people in their communities. One award is presented in each of the following five […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/five-heroic-dogs-honored-with-akc-humane-fund-awards-for-canine-excellence-ace/
| October 7, 2015
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Canine Partners
AKC Canine Partners 10th Anniversary Series: Trailblazers
Woodacre’s Court Jester UD RAE RDC TKN & Jackie Phillips of San Leandro, CA Dino is truly a success story as he was surrendered to a shelter by his family at about 9 months of age because they had “too many kids and not enough time for the dog.” The shelter scheduled him for euthanasia […]
https://www.akc.org/canine-partners/akc-canine-partners-10th-anniversary-series-trailblazers-4/
| April 8, 2020
Legislative Alerts
Edgewood, KY: City Council Member Proposes Dog Breeds Ban
On March 16, 2020, members of the Edgewood, Kentucky, city council discussed amendments to the city’s animal ordinance, including changes to vicious dog provisions. During the meeting, one council member proposed including a ban on Rottweilers and “pit bulls”. No action was taken. The American Kennel Club (AKC) supports reasonable, enforceable, non-discriminatory laws to govern […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/edgewood-ky-city-council-member-proposes-dog-breeds-ban/
| April 3, 2020
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Doberman Pinscher Is an Intelligent, Discerning, and Fearless Guardian
The Doberman Pinscher (Doberman) is a powerful and muscular member of the Working Group developed for police and military work and to be a protector and companion in the home. The breed originated in Germany and quickly gained popularity in other countries for its courage, intelligence, and loyalty. The Doberman Pinscher is named for Karl […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/facts-about-the-doberman-pinscher/
| January 31, 2017
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Top Breeds in Major U.S. Cities
Atlanta's top 5 most popular breeds for 2013 "In keeping with the national trend, Atlanta loves its big dogs," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Lovable large breeds clearly dominate the city's top five." Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever German Shepherd Dog Boxer Cavalier King Charles Spaniel * Registration data pulled from Atlanta zip codes as […]
https://www.akc.org/press-center/articles-resources/top-breeds-in-major-us-cities/
| December 19, 2014
Legislative Alerts
UPDATE (2/4): Hearing Postponed – Hawaii House Bill Seeks to Limit Docking and Cropping
Tuesday, February 4, 2020 This bill has been removed from the February 5 agenda and AKC Government Relations will update when developments warrant. Monday, February 3, 2020 The American Kennel Club is concerned with Hawaii House Bill 2163. The bill, introduced by Representative Roy Mitsuo Takumi, seeks to limit the practices of surgical births, debarking, […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/hawaii-house-bill-seeks-limit-docking-cropping/
| February 3, 2020
Legislative Alerts
NH Update: Hearing Yesterday and Two-Week Delay of HB 1389 – Next Steps
Yesterday, the New Hampshire House Environment and Agriculture Committee took testimony on three dog bills and delayed testimony for two weeks on HB 1389. AKC’s prior alert and details on bills scheduled for this hearing can be reviewed here. Updates from the Committee hearing: American Kennel Club Government Relations (AKC GR) testified with the New […]
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/nh-update-hearing-yesterday-two-week-delay-hb-1389-next-steps/
| January 17, 2020