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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2022
The AKC uses registration data to collect the most popular breeds of the past year, and for the first time in history, the French Bulldog takes the #1 spot
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-2022/
| March 15, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Millie, the Great Dane, Dock Dives for the Joy of It All
Diving Dog Millie is a 4-year-old brindle Great Dane who has jumped 24.5 feet in Diving Dogs, and is competing at the Diving Dogs Challenge airing on April 9, 2023, on ESPN2.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/millie-great-dane-diving-dogs/
| April 6, 2023
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
11 Labrador Retriever Names for Your Loving and Sociable Puppy
The Labrador Retriever is continually one of America’s most popular dog breeds. Its lovable nature, friendly and affectionate demeanor, and sociable personality make the Lab a top pick for many owners around the country. Before bringing home a Lab, be sure to do your research on what it takes to own this pup, since all […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/labrador-retriever-names/
| August 31, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Meet the Bracco Italiano: AKC’s Newly-Recognized Dog Breed in 2022
As the American Kennel Club’s 200th fully recognized breed, the Bracco Italiano became the Sporting Group's latest member in 2022. Its AKC recognition was a huge milestone for the organization’s mission in the preservation of purebred dogs. After all, it's been a long time since America's oldest dog registry recognized its first breed, the Pointer, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bracco-italiano-becomes-newest-akc-recognized-dog-breed-in-2022/
| July 6, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Winners Crowned at 2023 AKC National Agility Championship
Nearly 1,300 dogs competed in the AKC National Agility Championship presented by YuMOVE, but only 12 were Champions. See all winners here.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/winners-2023-akc-national-agility-championship/
| March 20, 2023
Expert Advice: Weight Management
Breed Weight Chart
Breed Weight Male Weight Female Affenpinschers 7-10 pounds 7-10 pounds Afghan Hounds 50-60 pounds 50-60 pounds Airedale Terriers 50-70 pounds 50-70 pounds Akitas 100-130 pounds 70-100 pounds Alaskan Malamutes 85 pounds 75 pounds American English Coonhounds 45-65 pounds 45-65 pounds American Eskimo Dogs 6-10 pounds (toy), 10-20 pounds (miniature), 25-35 pounds (standard) 6-10 pounds (toy), […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/nutrition/breed-weight-chart/
| May 11, 2017
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Rescue Network L Breeds
Labrador Retriever Learn about Labrador Retrievers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Peak Lab Rescue Sharon Gesser, PO Box 2184, Apex, NC 27502, info@peaklabrescue.com [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Lagotto Romagnolo Learn about Lagotto Romagnolos [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Lagotto Romagnolo Dog Rescue [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Lakeland Terrier Learn about Lakeland Terriers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] United […]
https://www.akc.org/akc-rescue-network/rescue-network-l-breeds/
| July 13, 2020
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Most Popular Dog Breeds by City 2022
From Atlanta to West Palm Beach, here are the most popular dog breeds in each city based on the 2022 rankings from the American Kennel Club.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-city-2022/
| March 22, 2023
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
2023 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge Winners
The winners of the 2023 AKC Diving Dogs Challenge were crowned in each of the three disciplines: Air Retrieve, Distance Jumping and Hydro Dash.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/2023-akc-diving-dogs-challenge-winners/
| April 6, 2023
Press Releases
FRENCH BULLDOG KNOCKS LABRADOR RETRIEVER OUT OF NUMBER ONE SPOT, ENDING 31-YEAR STAY AT THE TOP
There’s a new top dog in town! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced this morning that the ever-popular Labrador Retriever’s record-breaking reign has ended. The playful and adaptable French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the first time. While it […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/french-bulldog-knocks-labrador-retriever-number-one-spot-ending-31-year-stay-top/
| March 15, 2023