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Expert Advice: News
The Lab is the Most Popular Dog Breed in the U.S. – For Record 29th Straight Year!
There just seems to be no stopping the Labrador Retriever! For a record 29th year (2019), the versatile sporting breed reigns supreme on the American Kennel Club registry list, a run like no other breed has seen in the record books. Changes in the top ten Little changed in the top ten standings from 2018. Following […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/news/labrador-retriever-most-popular-breed-29th-year-row/
| May 1, 2020
Expert Advice: AKC Family Dog
A Clean Start for Dogs and the Formerly Incarcerated
Rocco, a Siberian Husky, goes once a month to meet Richard Orea of Homeboy Puppy Fades Pet Grooming Salon for a clean start.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/family-dog/a-clean-start-siberian-husky/
| December 5, 2025
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
The Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2025: French Bulldog Holds Top Spot
The American Kennel Club has released registration statistics for 2025. Who will be crowned the most popular breed?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/most-popular-dog-breeds-2025/
| March 18, 2026
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
15 Popular Presidents and Their Dogs
From Washington's Foxhounds to Obama's famous Portuguese Water Dogs, presidential dogs are as traditional as baseball and apple pie. Almost all of our presidents have shared the White House with a dog, and often more than one. These presidential dogs became as much a staple of the capitol as the rest of the First Family […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/15-popular-presidents-and-their-pups/
| February 3, 2023
Expert Advice: Dog Breeds
Pomeranian vs Keeshond: Similarities & Differences
The smiling foxlike face of the Pomeranian is a hallmark of the breed. It makes these bold and adorable dogs irresistible. But there is another breed with an equally sweet foxy face that you might not know as well – the Keeshond (pronounced kayz-hawnd). The Keeshond shares many qualities with the Pomeranian including love of […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeds/pomeranian-versus-keeshond-similarities-differences/
| March 3, 2021
Expert Advice: Why does my dog...
Can Huskies Talk and What Are They Saying?
Huskies have an amazing range of vocalizations, as any Husky owner knows. They howl, yelp, whine, and scream. But can Huskies talk?
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/can-huskies-talk/
| September 29, 2022
Expert Advice: Fun Facts
Do Dogs Feel Jealousy or Envy?
Feelings of envy and jealousy are common in social settings. You might say it’s the art of counting the other person’s blessings instead of your own. Some scientists don’t believe that dogs can feel these emotions. A different view came from a dogsled racer I met outside of Dawson City in Canada. He was getting […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/lifestyle/do-dogs-feel-jealousy-or-envy/
| January 19, 2017
Expert Advice: Health
Glaucoma in Dogs: Symptoms, Causes, and Treatments
Glaucoma in dogs is caused by increased pressure in the eyeball, and it can lead to severe pain and blindness. Learn about signs and potential treatments.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/health/dog-glaucoma/
| June 6, 2023
Expert Advice: Responsible Breeding
Schipperke Breeder Krista Nuovo-Roe on Life With This Foxy-Faced Breed
Dedicated to the Schipperke breed, professional breeder and handler Krista Nuovo-Roe of DeLamer Schipperkes has been involved with dogs since she was a child. Since then she has grown into a serious competitor who has worked extremely hard to produce champion dogs. While Nuovo-Roe began working with a different, much larger type of breed, the […]
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/dog-breeding/life-with-schipperkes/
| November 29, 2016
Expert Advice:
The Truth Behind 10 Common Dog Myths
There is so much misinformation passed around about dogs, but to truly know your pet, get to the bottom of these common dog myths.
https://www.akc.org/expert-advice/advice/busting-common-dog-myths/
| September 19, 2022