About Breeds
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2.3K15 Interesting Facts About the Havanese Dog Breed
Havanese dogs are well-loved and are popular among many dog owners for good reason. These toy dogs, which come in a variety...
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1.5KSmall Dog Breeds Are Discovered To Come From Gene Mutation
The popular belief is that small breeds, such as Chihuahuas and Pomeranians, originated from our ancestors who bred them to make small...
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2.0K3Here’s What You Need To Know About Corgis
Corgis have been increasingly popular due to tons of dog celebrities online like Maxine Fluffyroad and Geordi La Corgi & Scotty. In...
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1.9K10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Bichon Frise Dogs
The Bichon Frise are cute, fluffy dogs that are not only popular, but amazingly unique. Do you own a Bichon or plan...
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1.6KAKC Kicks Off the New Year With Two New Dog Breeds
The American Kennel Club is expanding its pack! This year 2 new breeds, the Mudi and Russian Toy, have received full recognition, and...
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9.4KWhat Was the Most Popular Dog Breed the Year You Were Born?
Although the Labrador retriever has reigned as the most popular dog breed for the past 30 years, Cocker Spaniels, Beagles, and Poodles...
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1.6KPlay With More Than 100 Dog Breeds at AKC Meet The Breeds® Coming to a City Near You
From Afghan Hounds to Yorkshire Terriers and everything in between! AKC Meet the Breeds® is going nationwide this year, giving dog lovers...
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26.9K12Which of America’s Favorite Breeds Have Never Won at Westminster?
With thousands of prized pups from around the nation competing for Best in Show in just a few days, The Westminster Kennel...
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2.0K4 New Breeds Will Compete at Westminster for the First Time Ever
Four newly AKC-recognized breeds — the Barbet, Biewer Terrier, Belgian Laekenois, and Dogo Argentino — will join the 209 eligible breeds at the...
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34.2KKiss Me, I’m Irish! Meet 8 Lucky Irish Dog Breeds
Whether it’s due to the luck of the Irish or the magical powers of the leprechaun, some of the greatest dog breeds stem...
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Labrador Retriever Reigns as America’s Favorite Breed for 30th Year in a Row
Lab lovers continue to make their voices heard! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced that the ever-popular Labrador Retriever is the nation’s favorite dog...
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Abandoning Breed Stereotypes On Canine Aggression
When people are looking to adopt or rescue a dog, unfortunately there are stereotypes around certain breeds having a reputation for being...
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AKC Kicks Off the New Year by Welcoming a New Breed to the Pack
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced today that the Biewer Terrier...
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Considered Extinct for 50 Years, ‘Singing Dog’ Found Thriving in Indonesia
An extremely rare breed of “singing dog” thought to be extinct for 50 years has been discovered living and thriving in its...
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Your Ultimate Guide to Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
You’re strongly considering getting a dog. But then you find out that you or someone that you reside with may be allergic. Is that the premature end...
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Which Dog Breeds Live the Longest?
When getting a dog, most prospective owners are interested in how long their new furry member of the family will live. However,...
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Why Shelters Around the Country are Dropping Breed Labels
In a growing nationwide trend, shelters are dropping breed labels from cages and kennels, no longer identifying adoptable dogs by their breed alone....
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American Kennel Club Kicks Off The New Year With Two Brand New Breeds
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced today that the Barbet and...
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Breed Rescue Organizations: Adopt Your Next Purebred
Most people understand the importance of adopting dogs rather than purchasing one from a breeder. Unwanted dogs are overwhelming the animal shelter...
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This Infographic Visualizes Dog Breeds Ranked by Temperament
Is your dog an accurate “ambassador” for their breed? Golden retrievers are famous for their warm, trustworthy nature. German Shepherds are heralded...
