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Expert Advice: News
Borzoi, Shih Tzu, Bulldog, German Shepherd Win Respective Groups At Westminster 2016
It was an exciting first night of the 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan® on Monday, Feb. 15 at Madison Square Garden in New York, as winners of the Hound, Toy, Non-Sporting, and Herding groups were named. CH Belisarius Jp My Sassy Girl, aka "Lucy," a 3-year old Borzoi won the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/westminster-group-results-day-1/
| February 16, 2016
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Bulldog Puppy Power
Bulldogs. The wrinkly, adorable breed has been gaining popularity over the past few years, reaching fourth place in our most popular dog breeds in 2014. This intelligent, dignified dog is known for it’s gentle nature and unflappable demeanor. Originally bred in England for bullbaiting, the breed faced extinction when that cruel sport was outlawed in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/bulldog-puppy-power/
| October 8, 2015
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
The Bow-Wow Backstory of the Beatles’ “Hey Bulldog”
It’s one of the great dog-themed anthems of rock ’n’ roll, but up until the last minute “Hey Bulldog” was supposed to be about a frog. It was early February 1968, as the Beatles were preparing for their fateful trip to India to meditate with the Maharishi. Pressed for time, and with a commitment for […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/backstory-of-hey-bulldog/
| July 14, 2015
Expert Advice: Feature
Mack Truck: Bulldog Tough
The brothers Gus and Jack Mack didn’t waste time establishing themselves as makers of things built to last. The very first vehicle to roll out of their Brooklyn workshop in 1900 was a bus that would log a million miles during 20 years’ service. By the outbreak of World War I, the brothers’ manufacturing business […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/mack-truck-bulldog-tough/
| July 2, 2015
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
The future of the Bulldog breed depends on the individual breeder
Careful Breeding I am writing the column this time not as an individual who is experienced in the world of purebred dogs but as a layperson who lost a beloved pet. I recently lost my Doberman Pinscher, Amber, who was a family member to us. She lived with a Bulldog, two cats, and later two grandchildren […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/future-of-bulldogs-depends-on-breeders/
| June 15, 2015
Press Releases
The Loveable Bulldog Hits Highest Spot Ever, While Labrador Retriever Remains Number One
New York, NY - The Labrador Retriever has done it again. The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that the intelligent, family friendly breed holds tight to the number one spot on the most popular list for the 24th consecutive year, continuing the longest reign as the nation’s top dog in AKC history. While the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/most-popular-breeds-2014/
| February 26, 2015
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
10 Things Only a French Bulldog Owner Would Understand
Owning a French Bulldog doesn't necessarily require that you become fluent in French, but Frenchies tend to insist that you become dedicated to ensuring their care and comfort.Here are 10 things every French Bulldog owner quickly learns about the breed: 1. Frenchies can transform their 25-pound body into a 200-pound dead weight at any time while on a […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/10-things-only-a-french-bulldog-owner-would-understand/
| January 1, 2009
Press Releases
Bulldog Muscles Its Way Into AKC’s List Of Top 10 Most Popular Dogs In America
Bulldog Makes the List for First Time in Nearly 75 Years; Labrador Retriever Continues to Fetch Top Spot AKC Appears on NBC Today Show to Announce 2007 Registration Statistics - New York, NY – Today the American Kennel Club® announced that the Bulldog, a popular sports team mascot and one of the most recognizable and iconic […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/bulldog-muscles-its-way-into-akcs-list-of-top-10-most-popular-dogs-in/
| January 16, 2008
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Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Teach Your Dog to Trade Items With You
Dogs often grab items they shouldn't have which can be dangerous. Teach your dog to trade items with you to make retrieval of those items easier.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/teach-dog-to-trade-items-with-you/
| August 29, 2024
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Expert Advice: Fast CAT
Fast CAT 101: Behind AKC’s Fastest Sport!
Fast CAT 101: The AKC's Fastest Sport! Does your dog feel the need for speed? Do you have the fastest dog on the block? Maybe on the planet? Try Fast CAT!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/fast-cat-101/
| August 28, 2024