Multiple factors contribute to the popularity of a dog breed from year to year, including warfare, tech advancements, care ...

Still, the list includes various dogs, from tiny lap dogs and mighty hunters to prime show dogs and loyal, royal companions. The sheer amount of breeds ranked by the AKC—200!—is a reminder of ...

The Lancashire Heeler, which has been recognized as an official breed in the United Kingdom since 1981, joined the AKC's official list of dog breeds at the beginning of 2024, and the breed will ...

T he American Kennel Club registers more than 200 breeds of dogs and categorizes them into seven groups, based on the function for which most breeds in that group were initially bred to perform ...

Thinking about bringing a Golden retriever or lab into your home in 2025? Here's how the breeds compare in size, temperament, life span, exercise needs and more ...

For 31 years straight, from 1991 to 2021, the Labrador retriever has topped the list—but now, there's a new breed occupying the #1 spot. Stacker used the AKC's 2023 rankings, released on April 9 ...