Breeds
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1.2K15 Interesting Facts About the Havanese Dog Breed
Havanese dogs are well-loved and are popular among many dog owners for good reason. These toy dogs, which come in a variety...
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Small Dog Breeds Are Discovered To Come From Gene Mutation
The popular belief is that small breeds, such as Chihuahuas and Pomeranians, originated from our ancestors who bred them to make small...
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Here’s What You Need To Know About Corgis
Corgis have been increasingly popular due to tons of dog celebrities online like Maxine Fluffyroad and Geordi La Corgi & Scotty. In...
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10 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Bichon Frise Dogs
The Bichon Frise are cute, fluffy dogs that are not only popular, but amazingly unique. Do you own a Bichon or plan...
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AKC Kicks Off the New Year With Two New Dog Breeds
The American Kennel Club is expanding its pack! This year 2 new breeds, the Mudi and Russian Toy, have received full recognition, and...
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Benefits of Pet Therapy for Seniors: Plus the Best Breeds for Elderly Owners
Pet therapy is growing substantially in popularity as an effective treatment option in the field of healthcare, and dog therapy is gaining...
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What Was the Most Popular Dog Breed the Year You Were Born?
Although the Labrador retriever has reigned as the most popular dog breed for the past 30 years, Cocker Spaniels, Beagles, and Poodles...
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Play With More Than 100 Dog Breeds at AKC Meet The Breeds® Coming to a City Near You
From Afghan Hounds to Yorkshire Terriers and everything in between! AKC Meet the Breeds® is going nationwide this year, giving dog lovers...
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‘Wasabi’ the Pekingese Wins Best in Show
Say “WOOF!” to the newest Top Dog! Wasabi the Pekingese took home the big ribbon on Sunday’s Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show,...
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Which of America’s Favorite Breeds Have Never Won at Westminster?
With thousands of prized pups from around the nation competing for Best in Show in just a few days, The Westminster Kennel...
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4 New Breeds Will Compete at Westminster for the First Time Ever
Four newly AKC-recognized breeds — the Barbet, Biewer Terrier, Belgian Laekenois, and Dogo Argentino — will join the 209 eligible breeds at the...
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Kiss Me, I’m Irish! Meet 8 Lucky Irish Dog Breeds
Whether it’s due to the luck of the Irish or the magical powers of the leprechaun, some of the greatest dog breeds stem...
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Labrador Retriever Reigns as America’s Favorite Breed for 30th Year in a Row
Lab lovers continue to make their voices heard! The American Kennel Club (AKC®) announced that the ever-popular Labrador Retriever is the nation’s favorite dog...
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Abandoning Breed Stereotypes On Canine Aggression
When people are looking to adopt or rescue a dog, unfortunately there are stereotypes around certain breeds having a reputation for being...
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The Fastest Dog in the Nation Could Outrace Usain Bolt!
In December, 117 dogs from around the country competed to find which was the fastest. The overall winner, known as “Phelan,” clocked...
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AKC Kicks Off the New Year by Welcoming a New Breed to the Pack
The American Kennel Club (AKC®), the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced today that the Biewer Terrier...
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Choosing the Right Grooming Tools for Your Unique Dog
Whether your dog is long-coated, short-coated, or double-coated; fluffy, puffy, or scruffy; neatly trimmed or au naturale, the variety of grooming tools...
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Considered Extinct for 50 Years, ‘Singing Dog’ Found Thriving in Indonesia
An extremely rare breed of “singing dog” thought to be extinct for 50 years has been discovered living and thriving in its...
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9 Dog Breeds That Are Good With Rabbits
Multi-pet homes can be a serene sanctuary of fluff, or a complete disaster depending on whether your pets click. The same goes...
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Your Ultimate Guide to Hypoallergenic Dog Breeds
You’re strongly considering getting a dog. But then you find out that you or someone that you reside with may be allergic. Is that the premature end...
