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Expert Advice: Tricks
‘Speak!’ Training Your Dog to Bark on Command
Training a dog to "speak," or bark on command is a fun trick that turns your dog's natural instinct into a controlled behavior. Learn how to teach "speak."
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/train-your-dog-to-speak/
| March 26, 2020
Expert Advice: Studies
How Lost Dogs Find Their Way Home
How exactly do lost dogs find their way home from so far afield? New research from the Czech Republic might hold the answer.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/how-lost-dogs-find-their-way-home/
| October 13, 2020
Expert Advice: News
2025’s Most Popular Dog Breeds by City
The most popular breeds in the U.S. have been announced, but where does your city fall? See 2025's most popular breeds by city.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/most-popular-dog-breeds-by-city-2025/
| March 18, 2026
Expert Advice: Home & Living
Finding the Right Dog Door for Your Home
Dog doors are a great option for many households, but they're not for everyone. Here are some things to consider before installing a dog door in your home.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/home-living/finding-right-dog-door-for-you/
| June 20, 2024
Expert Advice: Common Conditions
Anaphylaxis in Dogs: Signs, Symptoms, Treatments
"Anaphylaxis is a life-threatening, immediate allergic reaction that can cause collapse, shock and death without quick emergency treatment.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/anaphylaxis-in-dogs/
| June 18, 2024
Expert Advice: Basic Training
How to Crate Train Your Dog: Expert Tips for Every Age
Help your dog or puppy learn to love their crate with this expert guide to crate training, including steps, tips, and common mistakes to avoid.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/training/crate-training/
| September 15, 2023
Expert Advice: Grooming
Why Do Wet Dogs Smell So Bad?
We’ve all had this experience—a summer day, a drive to the lake, and a refreshing dip in the clear cool water. Then there’s the agonizing drive home, as you try to keep your eyes on the road, even as you're about to pass out from the smell of wet dog. Ever wonder what the recipe […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/wet-dogs-smell-bad/
| May 20, 2021
Press Releases
JE T’AIME ONCE AGAIN! FRENCH BULLDOG REMAINS AMERICA’S MOST POPULAR PUP FOR THE FOURTH YEAR
The French Bulldog continues to warm hearts in the United States! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, announced this morning that the beloved French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the […]
https://www.akc.org/press-releases/je-taime-once-again-french-bulldog-remains-americas-most-popular-pup-for-the-fourth-year/
| March 18, 2026
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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 fourth 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
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AKC Board of Directors & Executive Officers
Board of Directors [caption id="attachment_100992" align="aligncenter" width="229"] Dr. Thomas M. Davies, Chairman[/caption] [caption id="attachment_200946" align="aligncenter" width="229"] Dr. Michael Knight, Vice Chairman[/caption] Class of 2027 Dr. Charles Garvin, Delegate, Dalmatian Club of America Steven Hamblin, Delegate, Pekingese Club of America Daniel J. Smyth, Esq., Delegate, Burlington County Kennel Club Class of 2028 Dr. Carmen L. Battaglia, […]
https://www.akc.org/about/board-directors-officers/
| March 14, 2023