In the United States, the American Kennel Club (AKC) currently registers 201 dog breeds. This number, however, does not ...

There's a new dog breed in town at the American Kennel Club (AKC). On Jan. 1, the AKC started the year off by officially welcoming the Lancashire Heeler to its prestige pack, making it the club's ...

Below are the nation's top five most popular dog breeds and more about them according to AKC's website. Considering adopting or buying a dog ... Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY.

Here's a rundown. In the United States, the American Kennel Club (AKC) currently registers 201 dog breeds. This number, however, does not include mixed-breed dogs or designer crossbreeds ...

Best for Family Fun At their cores, the American Kennel Club says hounds are hunting dogs. Though they vary in shape, size and skill, hunting is the one thing all hound dog breeds can agree on.