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Labrador Retriever Leads the Pack as Most Popular for 27th Year
Labrador Retriever Leads the Pack as Most Popular for 27th Year - French Bulldog Leaps into Top Five, Knocking Out the Beagle - New York, NY – The Labrador Retriever continues to break records! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a press conference today that the loveable Lab once again is the number one […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-leads-pack-popular-27th-year/
| March 28, 2018
Press Releases
FRENCH BULLDOG KNOCKS LABRADOR RETRIEVER OUT OF NUMBER ONE SPOT, ENDING 31-YEAR STAY AT THE TOP
There’s a new top dog in town! 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 ever-popular Labrador Retriever’s record-breaking reign has ended. The playful and adaptable French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the first time. While it […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/french-bulldog-knocks-labrador-retriever-number-one-spot-ending-31-year-stay-top/
| March 15, 2023
Press Releases
Labrador Retriever Celebrates 30 Years in the Top Spot as French Bulldog Overtakes German Shepherd Dog for Number 2 Spot
Lab lovers continue to make their voices heard! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced at a virtual press conference today at the AKC Museum of the Dog that the ever-popular Labrador Retriever is the nation’s favorite dog for the 30th consecutive year. While the loveable Lab holds firmly to the top spot, the French Bulldog […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-celebrates-30-years-top-spot-french-bulldog-overtakes-german-shepherd-dog-number-2-spot/
| March 16, 2021
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
AMERICA HAS SPOKEN! FRENCH BULLDOG REMAINS THE MOST PUP-ULAR BREED FOR THE THIRD CONSECUTIVE YEAR
It’s a three-peat for the French Bulldog! 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 beloved French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the third year in a row, according to AKC registration statistics. While the playful and […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/america-spoken-french-bulldog-remains-pup-ular-breed-third-consecutive-year/
| March 18, 2025
Expert Advice: Breed History
Black Russian Terrier History: Meet the Soviet Superdog
Necessity is the mother of invention, the saying goes. And no dog illustrates that better than the Black Russian Terrier. This relatively new breed – barely two decades in the making – was developed after World War II, when Europe was divided into two geopolitical spheres: the Western bloc led by the United States and […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/black-russian-terrier-history-soviet-superdog/
| May 4, 2021
Expert Advice: Feature
Saint Bernard ‘Shayna’s’ Final Appearance at the AKC National Championship Week
"Shayna" the Saint Bernard compete in the rings at the 2024 AKC National Championship, the last time they would ever see this dog compete.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/saint-bernard-shayna/
| January 15, 2025
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
LS Syndrome Doesn’t Hold Back Disc-Loving Border Collie ‘Gengar’
Gengar is a pro at catching disc, and he is his owner-handler Amanda Burkhart recently competed in the 2023 AKC Disc Dog Challenge in Rock Hill, SC.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/border-collie-gengar-disc-dog/
| June 5, 2023
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Upper Respiratory Infections in Dogs: What You Need to Know
Are you noticing your dog has a runny nose and a sudden, harsh cough that sounds like a goose honking? There's a good chance they're suffering from an upper respiratory infection. You might dismiss a cough as something that will pass in a few days. While this is often the case, these types of infections […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/upper-respiratory-infections-dogs-need-know/
| November 17, 2022
Expert Advice: Fitness & Exercise
Getting the Overweight Dog in Shape
It’s important to maintain your dog’s fitness. Here's how to get an overweight dog in shape and keep them healthy.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/getting-overweight-dog-in-shape/
| January 14, 2019
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
German Pinscher History: A Breed Saved From Extinction
In the 1700s, an ancient German breed, the Pinscher, contributed its genes to a new breed of small pinscher, which evolved into today’s Miniature Pinscher. Two centuries later, the Min Pin returned the favor and, with the assistance of a single brave and dedicated breeder named Werner Jung, saved the German Pinscher from extinction. The […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/german-pinscher-history/
| July 29, 2022
Expert Advice: Names
Famous Dog Names From Movies, TV, and History
Looking for the perfect name for your new puppy? Consider some of the most famous dog names from movies, TV shows, and history.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/famous-dog-names/
| September 12, 2016
Expert Advice: Lifestyle
The Good “Bad Dogs” in Horror Films
From haunted hounds to laboratory creations, these are the top dogs in horror movies to watch this Halloween.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/dogs-in-horror-films/
| September 14, 2021
Expert Advice: Events
Doberman Pinscher ‘Penny’ Wins 2026 Best in Show at Westminster
After two days of steep competition at the 150th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Doberman Pinscher 'Penny' has won Best in Show.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/best-in-show-westminster-2026/
| February 3, 2026
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Does a Completely Hypoallergenic Dog Exist?
Do you or a member of your family suffer from allergies when around dogs? Perhaps you sneeze, get itchy or watery eyes, hives on your skin, or even more serious respiratory issues. If you are a dog lover, you may have avoided owning one because of this problem, especially if the allergy symptoms are extreme. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/do-hypoallergenic-dog-exist/
| July 20, 2021
Expert Advice: News
Pioneering a Rare Breed
By Allan Reznik By Allan Reznik (Reprinted with permission from Dogs in Review and author Allan Reznik, from the November 2014 issue of Dogs in Review magazine. People get into a new breed for all kinds of reasons: the need to downsize, a desire for less grooming, a thirst for greater challenges, even the search […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/pioneering-a-rare-breed-32315/
| March 23, 2015
Expert Advice: News
Healing the bodies and broken hearts of the pets displaced by Katrina: A volunteer’s story
On the 10th anniversary of Hurricane Katrina wreaking havoc in the southeastern United States, Seattle Times journalist Ranny Green reflects on his time in Louisiana on assignment with Noah's Wish, an organization that helps animals affected by natural disasters. Read Ranny's diary of his trip below, which originally ran in The Seattle Times in 2005. -- […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/katrina-volunteers-story/
| August 27, 2015
Expert Advice: Feature
Berners Bring the Light With Holiday Parade
Imagine a picture plucked from a postcard: snowflakes drifting over a country road, Victorian carolers spreading good cheer, and Berners. Everywhere.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/berners-holiday-parade/
| November 13, 2025
Expert Advice: Training
Why Freeze-Dried Treats Are Great for Dog Training
When considering a treat for dog training, freeze-dried treats are one option to consider. Learn more about these single-ingredient treats.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/freeze-dried-treats-dog-training/
| June 17, 2026
Sports & Events
2010 VCD Title Holders
THE FOLLOWING DOGS HAVE EARNED VCD TITLES ON THE DATES LISTED BELOW: Versatile Companion Dog 1 (VCD1) 1/10/2010. GCH CH Gebeba Clancy Poetic Justice VCD1 RAE OA AXJ, PBGV Owned by: Megan Esherick/David Esherick/Betty Barth/George Barth of LEESPORT, PA. 1/16/2010. CH Sunbreak's Rainman Of Hapines VCD1 RN MX MXJ NF, SPAN-ENGCKR Owned by: Cathy Dutra of NEWARK, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/vcd-title-holders/2010-vcd-title-holders/
| November 30, 2017