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Expert Advice: Alternative Medicine
Medicinal Mushrooms for Dogs: Uses, Side Effects, and Alternatives
You may have considered mushrooms' health benefits for humans, but what about the potential benefits of medicinal mushrooms for dogs?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/medicinal-mushrooms-for-dogs/
| June 6, 2024

Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Worms in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
Worms like roundworms, whipworms, and hookworms can be dangerous to your dog. Learn more about preventing worms plus diagnosis and treatment tips.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/worms-in-dogs/
| December 18, 2019

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Most Popular Dog Breeds
Every year the American Kennel Club releases our ranking of the most popular dog breeds based on AKC registration statistics for the previous year. The French Bulldog continues to top the rankings at the No. 1 spot for the third year in a row. The Labrador Retriever, who had a 31-year run as the most […]
https://www.akc.org/most-popular-breeds/
| March 15, 2022
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: Dog Breeds
2024’s Most Popular Dog Breeds by City
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.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-by-city-2024/
| March 18, 2025

Expert Advice: News
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2024
Based on American Kennel Club registration statistics, we rank the most popular dog breeds in America each year. The French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot!
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-2024/
| March 18, 2025

Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Can Dogs Get Hemorrhoids?
Although dogs don't get hemorrhoids, they can have problems with their anus and rectum, just like people can. Learn what signs to watch for.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/can-dogs-get-hemorrhoids/
| October 12, 2022

Expert Advice: Fun With Your Dog
7 Activities to Do With a Dog That Loves Water
Here are seven fun activities for dogs that like water, including swimming, Diving Dogs, search and rescue, and paddleboarding.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/activities-dogs-like-water/
| July 18, 2018

Expert Advice: Breed History
Dandie Dinmont Terrier History: From Working Roots to Dignified Companions
The Dandie Dinmont Terrier owes its name – and arguably its continued existence – to a peripheral character in an 1815 novel.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/dandie-dinmont-terrier-history/
| August 13, 2020
Sports & Events
In the Zone
[accordion] [accordion_panel title="In the Zone - March 2025"] 2025 AKC Agility League Championship Entries Open in July AKC Agility League Spotlight: Croatian Sheepdog Drawing Attention on League Team Small Dogs Making Big Strides in AKC Agility League [/accordion_panel] [accordion] [accordion_panel title="In the Zone - February 2025"] AKC Agility League Spring 2025 Enrollment Opening Soon […]
https://www.akc.org/sports/agility/in-the-zone/
| September 2, 2022