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COME, LUNA! COME, MAX! AMERICAN KENNEL CLUB REVEALS MOST POPULAR DOG NAMES OF 2022
In celebration of the upcoming AKC Meet the Breeds® on January 28th and 29th at the Jacob Javits Center in New York City, the American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, is excited to announce its inaugural list of the most popular dog names […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/come-luna-come-max-american-kennel-club-reveals-popular-dog-names-2022/
| January 23, 2023
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
How Queen Elizabeth II Popularized the Pembroke Welsh Corgi
With passing of Queen Elizabeth II, 96, much attention has been paid to the ruler's lifelong passion for Pembroke Welsh Corgis. During her 70 years on the throne, the Queen became practically synonymous with Pembroke Welsh Corgis. Not only did she develop a stellar Pembroke breeding program, but she also brought worldwide focus to the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/queen-elizabeth-ii-popularized-pembroke-welsh-corgi/
| September 16, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
10 Wolf-Like Dog Breeds That Are Anything But Wild
If you've got the time to provide the training and exercise these smart, high-energy wolf-like dog breeds need, they might be worth researching further.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/wolf-like-dog-breeds/
| September 15, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Working Dogs: Meet Four Blue-Collar Dog Breeds
Meet four representatives of the Working Group, blue-collar dogs with strength and smarts, and understand why responsible breeding of working dogs is particularly important.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/working-dogs-blue-collar/
| August 4, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Fast CAT is Gaining Popularity: Here’s How to Get an Edge Up on The Competition
Paid Advertisement Does your dog love to run? Then you may want to consider getting them involved in Fast CAT, which has nothing to do with cats. Using dogs' natural inclination to run and chase, it's a sport that all dogs get a kick out of, from Greyhounds to Pekingese. What is Fast CAT? The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/fast-cat-gaining-popularity-heres-get-edge-competition/
| July 19, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breed History
Cocker Spaniel History: From Hunting Companions to Popular Pets
With their wagging tails and friendly temperament, the Cocker Spaniel has long been one of the most popular dog breeds. Learn more about this merry breed.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/cocker-spaniel-history/
| April 25, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
English Setter History: The Making of One of the Oldest Gun Dog Breeds
What kind of dog would prompt an acclaimed food critic and writer to open one of his last bottles of very expensive French wine? If the critic is Jim Harrison, the answer is simple: an English Setter. I remembered that on this very day a friend had sent afresh foie gras ... I ate it […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/english-setter-history-making-one-oldest-gun-dog-breeds/
| April 5, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Price of Popularity: What Happens When a Breed Becomes a Trend?
What tugs at our hearts more than an adorable Chihuahua peeking out of Reese Witherspoon’s purse in the movie Legally Blonde? Perhaps it is the sight of puppies glee fully romping through scenes in 101 Dalmatians, or the exploits of Otis, the endearing Pug, in The Adventures of Milo and Otis. Dogs occupy a treasured […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/price-of-popularity-breed-trends/
| March 24, 2022
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Expert Advice: Breed Preservation
20 Rare Dog Breeds You Never Knew Existed
With over 200 recognized dog breeds, it can be difficult to learn about them all. You've probably seen plenty of Labrador Retrievers and French Bulldogs, two of the most popular dog breeds in the country, but there are many other breeds that go relatively unnoticed. If it weren’t for their enthusiasts, we might not even […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/rare-dog-breeds-you-never-knew-existed/
| March 21, 2022
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Bon Vivant: How the French Bulldog Became the Most Popular Dog in the U.S.
It was the last blast of summer sunset gathering of the French Bulldog NYC Meetup group. Sophie, 5 months old, was determined to make the most of it. First, there was some serious rough-and-tumble with her pal, a Bernese Mountain Dog who was born just one day after Sophie in April. Then she was off, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/french-bulldog-became-popular-dog/
| March 16, 2022