At its upcoming hearing on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 9AM – 1PM, the Massachusetts Joint Housing Committee will consider HB 1476, “An Act to codify pet-friendly elderly housing policies and ensure pet parity across housing authorities.” Sponsored by Representative Tacky Chan, HB 1476 would: (1) Establish a pet ownership program for elderly Massachusetts residents […]

Wednesday, September 11, 2019 On Tuesday, September 17 at 1pm, the Massachusetts General Court’s Joint Committee on Judiciary will consider HB 3657 regarding the misrepresentation of service animals.  The bill ensures that individuals and businesses will be protected under the Americans with Disabilities Act, by making the misrepresentation of a pet dog as a service […]

In the 1950s, the Poodle skirt as a fashion trend embodied the popularity of the number one AKC® registered breed. And if the recent media attention surrounding the release of AKC's 2006 Registration Statistics is any indication, not only does the Labrador Retriever reign supreme, but the purebred dog remains one of the most popular […]

For the complete requirements for eligibility, download the Special Registry Services booklet on the Rules and Regulations page. You may also find helpful information by visiting our Frequently Asked Questions. Foreign Dogs may be eligible for registration in the AKC Stud Book, provided: The dog is of a breed eligible for individual registration in the […]

Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Chicago’s top spot in the American Kennel Club’s (AKC®) 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 Washington, D.C., Seattle, and Boston, among others. The Labrador Retriever held strongly to the #1 spot in Chicago, […]

Many cases of canine constipation can be resolved with dietary changes and exercise, but other cases may require a veterinarian's insight.

As the American Kennel Club announced, the Labrador Retriever was the most popular dog breed in the United States in 2021 — for the 31st year in a row, no less! (It usurped the Cocker Spaniel in 1991, and hasn’t let go of the No. 1 spot since.) But when looking at the most popular […]

Treatment for Cushing's Disease in Dogs is expensive and ongoing, and it requires consistent monitoring. Here's what symptoms to look for.

From Atlanta to West Palm Beach, here are the most popular dog breeds in each city based on the 2023 rankings from the American Kennel Club.

The top dog breeds have been crowned nationally for 2024! See the most popular dog breeds by city to see where your favorite breed ranks.