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Legislative Alerts
TN: Breeder Bills On Agenda for 3/28 & 3/29, Contact Committees TODAY
Amendments that would insert 'commercial dog breeder' regulations into two bills are again on committee agendas for Tuesday (3/28) and Wednesday (3/29).
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/tn-breeder-bills-on-agenda-for-3-28-3-29-contact-committees-today/
| March 27, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever Leads the Pack Once Again in Denver
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Denver’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Labrador Retriever was also recognized as the #1 pup in Boston, Atlanta, and Houston. Although there were no changes in the Mile High City’s top five, there were some fluctuations in […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-leads-pack-in-denver/
| March 23, 2017
Press Releases
LABRADOR RETRIEVER LEADS THE PACK AS MOST POPULAR FOR 26TH YEAR
LABRADOR RETRIEVER LEADS THE PACK AS MOST POPULAR FOR 26TH YEAR
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-leads-the-pack-as-most-popular-for-26th-year/
| March 23, 2017
Expert Advice: News
The German Shepherd Regains Title as Miami’s Most Popular Breed
This year, the German Shepherd Dog took Miami’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The German Shepherd Dog was also recognized as the #1 pup in Detroit and Albany (NY). The German Shepherd Dog took the top spot back from the French Bulldog this year, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/german-shepherd-is-miami-favorite/
| March 21, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever Reigns Supreme Once Again in Raleigh
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Raleigh’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Lab was also recognized as the #1 pup in Houston, Kansas City, and Denver. The Havanese was a big mover and shaker in Raleigh, breaking into the top 10 at number […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-number-1-in-raleigh/
| March 21, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever is #1 Once Again in Seattle
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Seattle’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Lab was also recognized as the #1 pup in Raleigh, Washington, D.C., and Dallas. The big movers and shaker in Seattle for 2016 was the Havanese, jumping from 12th to 5th, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-seattles-number-1/
| March 21, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Labrador Retriever Reigns Supreme Once Again in Washington, D.C.
Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Washington, D.C.’s top spot in the 2016 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. The Lab was also recognized as the #1 pup in Dallas, Chicago, and Portland. Shakeups were evident in Washington, D.C.’s top 10 most popular breeds. The Golden Retriever jumped from 9th […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-washington-dc-favorite/
| March 21, 2017
Expert Advice: News
Breaking News: The Labrador Retriever Wins Top Breed for the 26th Year In a Row
The Labrador Retriever does it again! In a press conference today at its new pet care space, AKC Canine Retreat, the American Kennel Club (AKC®), the nation’s largest purebred dog registry, is announcing that the intelligent, family friendly Lab firmly holds on to the number one spot on the most popular list for a record-breaking […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-labrador-retriever-wins-top-breed-for-the-26th-year-in-a-row/
| March 21, 2017
Legislative Alerts
New Jersey: Take Action Now! Call Gov. Christie to Veto Anti-breeder Bill S.3041
The American Kennel Club (AKC) remains deeply concerned with the impacts that will likely result if New Jersey Senate Bill 3041 is signed into law as currently written. We urge all concerned New Jersey residents to contact Governor Christie's office and urge him to veto S.3041.
https://www.akc.org/legislative-alerts/new-jersey-take-action-now-call-gov-christie-to-veto-anti-breeder-bill-s-3041/
| March 20, 2017
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
Welsh Springer Spaniel Facts You May Not Know
Best known for being active and affectionate, the Welsh Springer Spaniel is a unique hunting breed. Here are some fun facts about its history and function.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/fun-facts-welsh-springer-spaniel/
| March 16, 2017