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Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever is #1 Once Again in Seattle
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Seattle’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Lab was also recognized as the #1 pup in Raleigh, Washington, D.C., and Dallas. The big movers and shaker in Seattle for 2016 was the Havanese, jumping from 12th to 5th, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-seattles-number-1/
| March 21, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever Reigns Supreme Once Again in Washington, D.C.
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Washington, D.C.’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Lab was also recognized as the #1 pup in Dallas, Chicago, and Portland. Shakeups were evident in Washington, D.C.’s top 10 most popular breeds. The Golden Retriever jumped from 9th […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-washington-dc-favorite/
| March 21, 2017
Expert Advice: News
French Bulldog is West Palm Beach’s Most Popular Breed
This year, the French Bulldog took West Palm Beach’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The French Bulldog was also recognized as the #1 pup in New York City, Honolulu, and San Fransisco. The big mover and shaker in 2016 was the Great Dane. The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/french-bulldog-west-palm-beach-favorite/
| March 21, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Bulldog Reigns Supreme Once Again in Los Angeles
Once again, the Bulldog took Los Angeles’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Bulldog was also recognized as the #1 pup in Las Vegas and San Diego. After a down year, the Labrador Retriever made a jump from a tie in 4th with the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/bulldog-top-dog-los-angeles/
| March 21, 2017
Expert Advice: News
The Labrador Retriever is Boston’s Top Dog
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Boston’s top spot in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC®) 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Labrador Retriever was also recognized as the #1 pup in Raleigh, Houston, and Atlanta, among others. There were quite a few shifts and changes among Boston’s most […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-labrador-retriever-is-bostons-top-dog/
| March 21, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever is Top Dog Once Again in Atlanta
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Atlanta’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Labrador Retriever was also recognized as the #1 pup in Denver, Boston, and Seattle, among others. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels have climbed the ranks in Atlanta, increasing from eighth to fifth. Boxers, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-top-dog-atlanta/
| March 21, 2017
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Expert Advice: News
Breaking News: The Labrador Retriever Wins Top Breed for the 26th Year In a Row
The Labrador Retriever does it again! In a press conference today at its new pet care space, AKC Canine Retreat, the American Kennel Club (AKC®), the nation’s largest purebred dog registry, is announcing that the intelligent, family friendly Lab firmly holds on to the number one spot on the most popular list for a record-breaking […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-labrador-retriever-wins-top-breed-for-the-26th-year-in-a-row/
| March 21, 2017
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
5 Things You Didn’t Know About the Black Russian Terrier
The Black Russian Terrier is large, majestic, and even a little mysterious, especially when all that hair is hiding his eyes. But there's no mystery behind where this breed came from. Here are five interesting facts about the Black Russian Terrier: 1. This Is a Very New Breed The Black Russian Terrier (BRT) has been […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/5-facts-black-russian-terrier/
| February 27, 2017
Press Releases
2017 National Championship Judging Panel Now Available
The American Kennel Club® (AKC®) is pleased to announce the judging panel for the 2017 AKC National Championship presented by Royal Canin to be held at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida on Saturday, December 16 and Sunday, December 17, 2017. The 2017 event will showcase the top national and international canine athletes […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/2017-national-championship-judging-panel-now-available/
| February 14, 2017
Expert Advice: Feature
Prime: the Therapy Dog Whose Heart is Even Bigger than He Is
One of the most exciting components of being at AKC Meet the Breeds is, of course, getting face time with a variety of different dogs. But beyond being cute, many of the dogs there also have touching stories about how they impact their communities and brighten the lives of others. One such dog that we […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/prime-the-therapy-dog-whose-heart-is-even-bigger-than-he-is/
| February 11, 2017