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Graphing the Popularity of Breeds of Dogs
Learning Objectives Students will read a graph correctly and use the graph to find information. Grade Levels 6-8 Common Core Standard CCSS.MATH.CONTENT.NS.C.6 Understand a rational number as a point on the number line. Extend number line diagrams and coordinate axes familiar from previous grades to represent points on the line and in the […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-6-8-lesson-plans/6-8-math/graphing-popularity-breeds-dogs/
| February 27, 2018
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America’s Most Popular Dog Breeds
Learning Objectives Students will interpret, graph, and analyze data on the most popular dog breeds in America. Grade Levels Grades 9-12 Common Core Standard Summarize, represent, and interpret data on a single count or measurement variable (HS Statistics and Probability) Interpret linear models (HS Statistics and Probability) Calculate expected values and use them […]
https://www.akc.org/public-education/educator-resources/grades-9-12-lesson-plans/9-12-math/americas-popular-dog-breeds/
| February 27, 2018
Expert Advice: News
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2014
The Labrador Retriever has done it again. The intelligent, family friendly breed held onto 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 American Kennel Club history. For the full list of breed rankings, click here. While the Lab holds strong, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/the-most-popular-breeds-of-2014/
| February 27, 2015
Press Releases
Bigger Breeds Are Here To Stay! Large Dogs Dominate Most Popular List
French Bulldog Continues its Remarkable Rise in Popularity New York, NY – Labrador Retriever lovers have spoken! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that the intelligent, family friendly breed has taken the #1 spot on the most popular list for the 23rd consecutive year, the longest reign at the top in AKC history. […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/bigger-breeds-are-here-to-stay-large-dogs-dominate-most-popular-list/
| January 31, 2014
Press Releases
Living Large! Bigger Breeds Shake Up Top 10 On Most Popular List
Lab Ties Poodle for the Longest Consecutive Reign at #1 and Bulldog Enters Top 5 Check out a Slideshow of the Top 10 Breeds at TODAY.COM New York, NY – Proving that bigger really is better, the American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced today that the Bulldog has muscled its way into the top […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/living-large-bigger-breeds-shake-up-top-10-on-most-popular-list/
| January 30, 2013
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Best Dog Breeds for Hot Weather
The outdoor temperature where you live affects your dog's comfort level. If you live in a warm or tropical climate, what are the best breeds for hot...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/best-dog-breeds-for-hot-weather/
| August 29, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Sighthound Breeds
Originally bred in wide open land, Sighthounds pursue prey over long distances by sight rather than scent. Relying on their keen vision and astounding...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/meet-sighthound-breeds/
| July 1, 2024
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Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Get to Know the Coonhound Breeds
Six breeds: the American English Coonhound, Black and Tan Coonhound, Bluetick Coonhound, Plott Hound, Redbone Coonhound, and the Treeing Walker...
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/meet-coonhound-breeds/
| May 10, 2024
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Expert Advice: Breed Preservation
How to Differentiate Between These Pointing Breeds
There are 14 pointing breeds, but some can get a bit confusing. The Pointer, German Shorthaired Pointer, German Wirehaired Pointer, Wirehaired Pointing Griffon, and Wirehaired Vizsla are often confused, but we've got the differences and similarities down for you.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/pointing-breeds-differences/
| April 26, 2024
Press Releases
VIVE LA FRENCHIE! FRENCH BULLDOG IS AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR PUP FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
The French Bulldog reigns supreme! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced this morning that the playful and adaptable French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the second consecutive year, according to AKC registration statistics. Since overtaking the loveable Labrador Retriever […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/vive-la-frenchie-french-bulldog-americas-popular-pup-second-year-row/
| March 20, 2024