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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Meet Two Similar Yet Different Breeds: English Cocker Spaniel and Cocker Spaniel
The Cocker Spaniel and English Cocker Spaniel (ECS) are both beloved dog breeds. In fact, they rank among the most popular dog breeds in America. These two members of the Sporting Group share the same early roots, which might explain why these merry, biddable, compact sporting dogs are often confused for one another. Cocker Confusion […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/cocker-spaniel-vs-english-cocker-spaniel/
| March 7, 2019
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Famous Dog Breeds in Television and Movies
Learning Objectives Students will research famous dog breeds from different decades that appeared in television or in movies. Students will compare and contrast the various characteristics of the dogs displayed in the movies or on television to their official AKC breed standard, specifically temperament and appearance. Students will present their findings to the class in […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-6-8-lesson-plans/6-8-social-studies/famous-dog-breeds-television-movies/
| March 1, 2019
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Expert Advice: News
Europe’s Most Searched for Breeds Include the Cane Corso and Rottweiler, but Not the Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever may have just been named the most popular dog breed in the United States for the 27th year in a row, but overseas, this high-spirited companion doesn’t carry the same kind of clout. According to new research, Europe’s most popular dog breeds are the Cane Corso and the Rottweiler. However, these rankings, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-in-europe/
| May 23, 2018
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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
An Introduction to Mexican Dog Breeds: Meet the Xoloitzcuintli and the Chihuahua
In honor of Cinco de Mayo, we've rounded up some fascinating facts about Mexico's native dog breeds: the Xoloitzcuintli and the Chihuahua. While only a minor holiday in Mexico, Cinco de Mayo has become a big deal in the United States. This popular observance is thanks in part to Mexican-American activists in the 1960s, who saw […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/mexican-dog-breeds-xoloitzcuintli-chihuahua/
| May 5, 2018
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Queens, and Kings, and Jesters, Oh My! A Look at Dog Breeds Beloved by Royalty
Every dog likes to be king of the castle, but some breeds have been favorites of royalty for hundreds of years with a rich tradition of sitting beside the throne. Here are six breeds known for their association with kings, queens, emperors, and pharaohs. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel With a name like the Cavalier King […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dog-breeds-of-royalty/
| May 1, 2018
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Labrador Retriever Leads the Pack as Most Popular for 27th Year
Labrador Retriever Leads the Pack as Most Popular for 27th Year - French Bulldog Leaps into Top Five, Knocking Out the Beagle - New York, NY – The Labrador Retriever continues to break records! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a press conference today that the loveable Lab once again is the number one […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-leads-pack-popular-27th-year/
| March 28, 2018
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Labrador Retriever Is Most Popular Breed for 27th Year in a Row
In the last 27 years, things have changed dramatically. Facebook launched, Apple took over the mobile world, the United States has gone through four different presidents, and the AKC launched agility, Scent Work, Trick Dog, and more. One thing, however, has remained the same. Since 1991, the Labrador Retriever has been the most popular dog breed in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-most-popular-breed-27th-year-row/
| March 28, 2018
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The Year of the Dog: Celebrating Six Fascinating Chinese Breeds
In the Gregorian solar calendar, which is the international civil calendar, the New Year is a fixed day, Jan. 1, around the world. The Chinese calendar, however, is a lunar calendar, which is why the Chinese New Year falls on a different day each year. This year, the New Year is on Feb. 16. In […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/year-of-dog-perfect-time-celebrate-fascinating-breeds/
| January 29, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
13 of the Most Trainable Dog Breeds
Usually, when we ask if a dog is smart, we really want to know how trainable they are. Although intelligence is a major component in a dog's ability to learn, each breed has a distinct personality, instinctive drive, and genetic heritage, which will affect trainability. For example, some breeds were developed to work cooperatively with […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/13-of-the-most-trainable-breeds/
| January 18, 2018
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Fun Facts About the Winning-est Westminster Breeds
Some breeds seem destined for stardom at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show presented by Purina® Pro Plan® and prove it by winning Best in Show repeatedly. Since the very first Westminster Best in Show in 1907, 46 winners have all come from the same group of dogs, if not the same breed. Do you […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/fun-facts-westminster-winningest-breeds/
| January 12, 2018