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Expert Advice: Fun Facts
9 Things You May Not Know About Bulldogs
Can Bulldogs swim? What was their original purpose? How many presidents owned them? Here are some interesting facts you may not know about the Bulldog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/9-things-you-didnt-know-about-the-bulldog/
| May 27, 2021
Expert Advice: Names
17 Best Bulldog Names: What to Name Your Bulldog Puppy
Bulldogs are a breed that is ultra-fun, lovable, and utterly cute. These easy-going, dignified dogs will fit into almost any environment as they tend to be adaptable, friendly pets who bode well in both city and suburban life. Simply, to know a Bulldog is to love them. That being said, like with any pet, it's […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/bulldog-names-for-the-fun-loving-and-dignified-dog-breed/
| August 10, 2021
Expert Advice: Breeding Tips & Best Practices
AKC Breeder Spotlight: Kathy Clayton of Chitawee French Bulldogs
Kathy Clayton lives on 867 acres of wooded land in South West City, MO, at the corners of Missouri, Oklahoma and Arkansas. She is an AKC Breeder of Merit - Gold and has bred Chitawee French Bulldogs for 28 years and is a National French Bulldog Club of America nominee for the AKC Sportsmanship Award. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/akc-breeder-spotlight-kathy-clayton-chitawee-french-bulldogs/
| September 10, 2021
Press Releases
LABRADOR RETRIEVER CONTINUES ITS REIGN AS TOP DOG WHILE BULLDOG GETS BUMPED FROM TOP 5
No one can keep the Lab down! 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 31st consecutive year. While the loveable Lab remains a constant at the top of the charts, the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-continues-reign-top-dog-bulldog-gets-bumped-top-5/
| March 15, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Bon Vivant: How the French Bulldog Became the Most Popular Dog in the U.S.
It was the last blast of summer sunset gathering of the French Bulldog NYC Meetup group. Sophie, 5 months old, was determined to make the most of it. First, there was some serious rough-and-tumble with her pal, a Bernese Mountain Dog who was born just one day after Sophie in April. Then she was off, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/french-bulldog-became-popular-dog/
| March 16, 2022
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AKC Breeder Spotlight: Cody Sickle of Cherokee Legend Bulldogs
After seeing a cartoon of a Bulldog in the funny pages, a kindergarten-age Cody Sickle saved up to buy one of those jut-jawed creatures. He did just that only two years later – at the tender age of 8. Today, after more than a half-century, Sickle and his Cherokee Bulldogs in Oyster Bay Cove, New […]
https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/akc-breeder-of-merit-program/inner-circle-newsletter/akc-breeder-spotlight-cody-sickle-cherokee-legend-bulldogs/
| August 25, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Bulldog History: A Wrinkle in Time
One of the most distinctive-looking dog breeds, the Bulldog is also famous for its stubborn mannerisms and wrinkly appearance. But representatives of this historic breed are more than just good-looking dogs. The ups and downs of their unique history attest to their enduring popularity. The Bulldog's Beginnings The Bulldog reportedly received its bullish moniker from […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/bulldog-history-a-wrinkle-in-time/
| October 21, 2022
Expert Advice: Feature
Comfort Queen: French Bulldog Therapy Dog Brings Hope to Uvalde
It was just a little town in south Texas until May 24, when 19 children and two teachers lost their lives in a horrifying act of gun violence. Then, everyone was talking about the nightmare in Uvalde. Within a day, Therapy Animals of San Antonio’s CARE (Crisis Animal Response) teams were speeding to the site, […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/comfort-queen-french-bulldog-therapy-dog-brings-hope-to-uvalde/
| November 14, 2022
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
Bulldog ‘Star’ Crowned Best in Show at 2022 AKC National Championship
When college students decorate the walls of their dorm rooms, the subjects of the posters they choose may vary. But when Kevin Mason decided to hang an image in his room during his final year at Florida State University in Tallahassee, he chose a Bulldog. However, Mason didn’t own one — at least, not yet. […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/bulldog-star-crowned-best-in-show-at-2022-akc-national-championship/
| January 2, 2023
Press Releases
BULLDOG “STAR” WINS BEST IN SHOW AT 22nd AKC NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIP PRESENTED BY ROYAL CANIN
GCHG CH Cherokee Legend Encore, a Bulldog known as “Star,” triumphed over more than 5,300 competitors to earn a $50,000 cash prize and the title of Best in Show at the AKC National Championship Presented by Royal Canin, held December 17-18, 2022 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, FL. “Star,” owned by Alaina […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/bulldog-star-wins-best-show-22nd-akc-national-championship-presented-royal-canin/
| January 3, 2023