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Expert Advice: Lifestyle
12 French Bulldog Names For Your Playful and Affectionate Puppy
In recent years, the French Bulldog has blossomed in popularity, becoming America’s most sought-after breed in 2022. With their bat-like ears, flat faces, and compact frames, the Frenchie is instantly recognizable: and absolutely adorable. As with any pet, read up on their specific needs and traits to make sure that a French Bulldog is the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/french-bulldog-names/
| March 15, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
French Bulldog History: A Complicated Past From Brothels to Royals
Though we often don’t think about them in this way, dogs are really about people — those long-ago (or, sometimes, not-so-long-ago) figures who developed particular breeds for particular tasks. Some breeds — like the Doberman Pinscher, Teddy Roosevelt Terrier, and Cesky Terrier — owe their existence to just one visionary person. Other breeds were brought into being […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/breed-history-french-bulldog/
| March 15, 2023
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
Expert Advice: Dog Sports
‘Chick’ the Bulldog Is a Dog Sports Triple Threat
You might be fooled by Chick's short and stocky frame, but Chick the Bulldog excels in many sports, including Fast CAT, Diving Dogs, and Rally.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/sports/chick-the-bulldog-fastest-dogs-usa/
| May 16, 2023
Sports & Events
AKC Agility League Spotlight: These Bulldogs Do It All
The spotlight shines on two Bulldogs showing the world how athletic this breed can be. Not only do Stella and Lola shine in agility, they jump off docks, swim, chase lures and hunt for rats in Barn Hunt! Both girls run on League teams at Dayton Dog Training Club. Their owner & trainer, Lucy Hayes, […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/akc-agility-league-spotlight-bulldogs-do-it-all/
| December 27, 2023
Press Releases
VIVE LA FRENCHIE! FRENCH BULLDOG IS AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR PUP FOR THE SECOND YEAR IN A ROW
The French Bulldog reigns supreme! 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 playful and adaptable French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the second consecutive year, according to AKC registration statistics. Since overtaking the loveable Labrador Retriever […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/vive-la-frenchie-french-bulldog-americas-popular-pup-second-year-row/
| March 20, 2024
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French Bulldog DNA Tests
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https://www.akc.org/breeder-programs/dna/dna-resource-center/akc-dna-health/breed-specific-dna-testing-recommendations/french-bulldog-dna-tests/
| July 10, 2024
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Is the French Bulldog a Good Fit for You?
If you're looking to bring a dog into your home, consider one of America's most popular dog breeds: the French Bulldog.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/french-bulldog-right-for-you/
| August 16, 2024
Press Releases
Labrador Retriever Holds Position as Most Popular Dog Breed in America
--AKC Releases Registration Statistics for 2002-- For the 13th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America, according to registration figures released today by the American Kennel Club. Nearly three times as many Labs were registered in 2002 as any other breed. Golden Retrievers were a distant second, with […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/labrador-retriever-holds-position-as-most-popular-dog-breed-in-america/
| January 31, 2003
Press Releases
AKC Celebrates All-American Breeds
Just like our immigrant ancestors, most of the dog breeds we know and enjoy today originated in other countries and came to the United States later on. However, there are a number of AKC registered breeds which were developed on American soil, and each has its own unique history and heritage: Alaskan Malamute - […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/akc-celebrates-all-american-breeds/
| June 18, 2003