The American Kennel Club has released registration statistics for 2025. Who will be crowned the most popular breed?

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The American Kennel Club is the world's largest registry of purebred dogs, and uses these statistics to rank the most popular breeds — and the rarest breeds. The numbers are in: these are the rarest dog breeds according to AKC registration statistics. In 2025, 202 total breeds were counted in the registration statistics. In 2026, […]

Why do dogs suck on blankets? Here's why your dog may enjoy sucking or kneading a blanket or soft toy.

New tools allow veterinarians to detect, diagnose and treat various types of heart disease in dogs. Learn more about heart disease.

Haley Berman gave 'Tully' the All-American Dog a second chance, and together, they learned to excel at agility.

Many dog foods contain certain peas in small amounts. But can dogs eat peas? Especially with recent studies on DCM, it's important to be careful.

The following breeders have met the requirements for the Breed and Levels recorded at the time of the application. The American Kennel Club is pleased to recognize these breeders for their contribution to the sport and maintaining the tenets of the Breeder of Merit program. (current as of  3/12/26, last updated 3/13/26) [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Platinum"] […]

Dachshund Learn about Dachshunds [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Dachshund Club of America Constance “Connie” Fisher, fshltd@wildblue.net Denver Dachshunds Rescue and Transport Denver, Colorado, 720-635-0723, Denverdachshunds@yahoo.com Tennessee Dachshund Rescue Leslie Crickenberger 931-881-7338, tndachshundrescue@gmail.com [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Dalmatian Learn about Dalmatians [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Dalmatian Club of America Rescue Chairman, Cindy Bowman, 317 850-7878 [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Dandie Dinmont Terrier Learn […]

Sleek and powerful, possessing both a magnificent physique and keen intelligence, the Doberman Pinscher is one of dogkind's noblemen. This incomparably fearless and vigilant breed stands proudly among the world's finest protection dogs.