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 ... Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at ...

But adoption fees can be more than $5000 for some breeds, making them the most expensive dog breeds. There are currently about 200 AKC-recognized breeds of dogs in every size, color, and coat ...

It's that time of the year again! On March 20, the American Kennel Club (AKC), the world's largest registry for purebred pups, announced the most popular dog breed for the past year in America. Can ...

In dog parlance, breed “type.” Who decides a breed standard? Each AKC recognized dog breed’s standard is written and approved by the members of that breed’s own national breed club, or “Parent Club”.

Coren's research is still considered the most reliable index of comparative dog breed biddability. However, it was published ...

Additionally, 1,756 puppies and juniors will vie for Puppy/Junior of the Year in the AKC/Royal Canin National All-Breed Puppy ...

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 ...