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From Newfoundland Fishing Boats to Indian Homes: Why the Labrador Retriever Is the World's Most Popular Dog Breed

The Dog That Started on a Fishing BoatThe Labrador retriever's earliest ancestor was not bred to sit in a living room. The St. John's Water Dog, a working breed from the island of Newfoundland in what is now Canada, spent its days hauling fish-laden nets from the North Atlantic alongside…

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American Kennel Club and New Zealand Kennel Club Announce Mutual Cooperation Agreement

NEW YORK, May 20, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry, and a leading advocate for dogs, and the New Zealand Kennel Club (NZKC), are pleased to announce that they have entered into a mutual cooperation agreement.This partnership strengthens…

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PETA has lawsuit tossed by judge against American Kennel Club over breeding standards

PETA accused the AKC, the nation's oldest purebred dog registry, of promoting ’unhealthy standards’ for French bulldogs

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Reader’s Vote: Cutest Small Dog Breeds

Think you know the cutest small dog breeds? These tiny companions stay small forever — scroll through, vote for your favorite, and make your case in the comments.

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The Most Wanted Dog in the World… and the Questions No One Is Asking

Four years. Same breed. Same top spot. The French Bulldog is still sitting comfortably at number one in the American Kennel Club’s latest rankings for 2025, a detail widely reported across global coverage, including The New York Post. Labradors, which once held that position for decades, have been pushed aside…

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The Dogs Everyone Wants: What “Most Popular Breeds” Really Say About Us

Lists like this always look harmless. Top five dog breeds. Cute pictures. Quick facts. Easy to scroll past. However, when you stop and take a moment and actually consider the names that continue to appear year after year, there is something that begins to feel... repetitive. French Bulldogs. Labradors. Golden…

Times Pets

Dog Show 101: What to know about the 150th Westminster show

It’s go time for thousands of America’s most dogged competitors

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10 Dog Breeds That Won’t Shed All Over Your Couch

If you’ve ever owned a dog, you know the struggle of finding fur on your couch, clothes, and even your dinner plate. For many pet lovers, constant shedding feels like a never-ending battle with the vacuum cleaner. That’s why non-shedding dog breeds are such a game-changer. They let you enjoy…

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50 Times People Shared The Funny Things Their Pets Got ‘Shamed’ For

What is the naughtiest thing your pet has ever done?

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PETA sues American Kennel Club over breeding standards for French bulldogs

The animal rights group PETA is suing to try to force the American Kennel Club to abandon the standards it backs for French bulldogs and some other breeds

The Independent UK

PETA sues American Kennel Club over standards for French bulldogs, other breeds

The animal rights group PETA is suing to try to force the American Kennel Club to abandon the standards it backs for French bulldogs and some other breeds

The Independent UK

How many types of retrievers are there? Get to know them all

Meet the six retriever breeds –and find out what each one excels at

PetsRadar

The Top 10 Most Beautiful Dog Breeds In The World, Based On Science, Have Been Named

Though every dog is adorable, this study used the Golden Ratio to identify which breeds align most closely with the principles of scientific beauty. The post The Top 10 Most Beautiful Dog Breeds In The World, Based On Science, Have Been Named first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Why has Love Island’s Jack Fincham been jailed and what dog did he have?

The reality star won Love Island in 2018, along with Dani Dyer

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32 facts about American Foxhound dogs

A hunting dog par excellence, the American foxhound is ruthless in the chase yet delightful in the family – with certain caveats

The Guardian - UK

Raging bull-terrier: did Martin Scorsese’s dog really eat Paul Schrader’s thumb?

According to a Variety interview, yes. But is this part of the director and Taxi Driver writer’s self-mythologising? The American Kennel Club might have the answer

PetsRadar

32 fun facts about Chihuahuas

Chihuahuas are the world’s smallest canine with a “big-dog” personality. Check out these fun facts about Chihuahuas.

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The French bulldog sits, stays at the top of U.S. dog owners' hearts

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The Lancashire heeler, gritty and smart, is the latest American Kennel Club breed

The organization announced that the rare herding breed is now eligible for thousands of dog shows, including the prominent Westminster Kennel Club show.

The Independent UK

Meet the newest breed to join the American Kennel Club, a little dog with a big smile

A small, rare herding dog called the Lancashire heeler is the latest breed recognized by the American Kennel Club

PetsRadar

32 ways to be a responsible dog owner

Having a pup is an enormous joy and privilege, but it comes with the responsibility to look after the dog throughout its life, through thick and through thin

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32 reasons to love French Bulldogs

We count down 32 reasons to love French Bulldogs and it's easy to see why this breed is so popular

PetsRadar

32 little known facts about cats and dogs

Cats and dogs are amazing animals, here are some things you might not know about them

The Independent UK

Dog owner documents rescued maltese’s ‘journey to walking again’ after she was suddenly paralysed

‘Barb has not had an easy life,’ dog owner says

The Independent UK

Dog owners shocked after vet shares list of all the things that are ‘toxic’ for pets

‘After watching this I’m convinced my dog is invincible,’ joked one pet owner

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