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Expert Advice: News
French Bulldog Is Most Popular Dog In New York City
The French Bulldog is the most popular dog breed in New York City for 2015, according to AKC registration data. While the family-friendly Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed in the United States, the adaptable French Bulldog holds the No. 1 spot in the nation's largest city. However, the Frenchie isn't top dog in every […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/french-bulldog-most-popular-breed-nyc/
| February 22, 2016
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
LABRADOR RETRIEVER CONTINUES ITS REIGN AS TOP DOG WHILE BULLDOG GETS BUMPED FROM TOP 5
No one can keep the Lab down! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a virtual press conference today at the AKC Museum of the Dog that the ever-popular Labrador Retriever is the nation’s favorite dog for the 31st consecutive year. While the loveable Lab remains a constant at the top of the charts, the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-continues-reign-top-dog-bulldog-gets-bumped-top-5/
| March 15, 2022
![Bulldog puppies running and playing in the grass outdoors.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/Four-Bulldog-puppies-running-and-playing-in-the-grass-outdoors-copy-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Names
17 Best Bulldog Names: What to Name Your Bulldog Puppy
Bulldogs are a breed that is ultra-fun, lovable, and utterly cute. These easy-going, dignified dogs will fit into almost any environment as they tend to be adaptable, friendly pets who bode well in both city and suburban life. Simply, to know a Bulldog is to love them. That being said, like with any pet, it's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/bulldog-names-for-the-fun-loving-and-dignified-dog-breed/
| August 10, 2021
![puppy and adult dog playing outside - bulldog puppy 3 months and adult 6 years](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/Bulldog-with-her-puppy-in-the-shade-in-the-park-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
9 Things You May Not Know About Bulldogs
Can Bulldogs swim? What was their original purpose? How many presidents owned them? Here are some interesting facts you may not know about the Bulldog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-bulldog/
| May 27, 2021
![Labrador retriever head portrait of each color: black, yellow, and chocolate.](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/Labrador-retriever-head-portrait-of-each-color-black-yellow-and-chocolate-1-400x267.jpeg)
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Lab Most Popular Breed for 30th Straight Year; Frenchie Jumps to No. 2
When you think of sports dynasties the New England Patriots, Boston Celtics, New York Yankees and Alabama Crimson Tide certainly come to mind. But when you’re talking about dominance, you’d be hard-pressed to do better than the Labrador Retriever, America’s top dog for a record 30th consecutive year (2020). In a country where people’s tastes […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/labrador-retriever-popular-dog-breed-30th-straight-year/
| March 16, 2021
![lab-in-paris-header](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/lab-in-paris-header-1-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Names
150 French Names for Your Dog
Some dog owners like to choose dog names that honor the breed's country of origin. If you have a French breed, such as the Poodle, Briard, French Bulldog, or Dogue de Bordeaux, you have so many names to choose from. There's something about French, the language of love, that makes any name sound more important […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/150-french-names-dog/
| December 12, 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: Dog Gear & Accessories
20 Must-Have Items Bulldog Lovers
Whether a French Bulldog or an English Bulldog, these short little guys are completely adorable. Plenty of gift ideas for the Bulldog-lover in your life. 1- Umbrella This umbrella is the bright spot on a rainy day: stylish, creative, and has a Bulldog on it. 2- Diaper cover A diaper cover? Why not […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/20-things-a-bulldog-lover-must-have/
| June 14, 2016
![French Bulldog Pickle at the AKC Art Collection](https://www.akc.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/French-Bulldog-Pickle-AKC-Art-Collection-400x267.jpg)
Expert Advice: Cute & Funny
Come Explore The AKC Art Collection With Miss Pickle The Frenchie
Here at the AKC we have an amazing art collection that we would like all of you to see. We couldn't think of a better way to show it than with our favorite art loving French Bulldog, Miss Pickle, from @PickleBeholding. This is Pickle, a five-year-old local of Brooklyn, New York. She loves art and sharing […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/come-explore-akc-art-collection-miss-pickle-frenchie/
| June 2, 2016