American Kennel Club

An athletic Hungarian farm dog and a tiny pet of bygone Russian aristocrats are the latest breeds to join the American Kennel Club’s purebred lineup

Thanksgiving traditions usually involve the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade, followed by plenty of food and hours of football. But in recent years, another cherished piece of entertainment has emerged: The National Dog Show.

America’s dogs are having their day as the coronavirus keeps many people at home more with their pets and is spurring so much adoption and fostering that some shelters’ kennels have emptied

A powerful Argentine big-game hunter and a sociable French water dog have made the American Kennel Club’s list of recognized breeds. The club announced Tuesday that the barbet and the dogo Argentino are now part of the 195-breed pack. That means they can compete starting Wednesday in many traditional, breed-judging dog shows. The newcomers can’t vie for best in show...

Julianne Hough is mourning the loss of her furry loved ones Lexi and Harley. Earlier today, Hough took to Instagram to share the devastating news that her two Cavalier King Charles Spaniel dogs passed away in late September. The 31-year-old shared a series of photos and videos of her two dogs, Lexi, 11, and Harley, 8, through the years. “Pure...

A dog struggling to stay afloat in a Massachusetts river was saved when an animal control officer and a police officer hopped onto a paddleboard and hauled him to safety last week, police said. Charlie was unable to get back to shore while swimming in the Herring River, according to a Scituate Police Department Facebook post on Monday.

About six years ago, Paula Slaasted’s husband found Merlin, a boxer-pit bull mix, as a stray running around the campus of USF Holland, a trucking company, near General Mitchell International Airport. Slaasted’s husband sent her a picture of Merlin, saying: “Here’s our next dog.” The couple took the dog to the Wisconsin Humane Society and found he was not microchipped...

Labrador retrievers aren’t letting go of their hold on U.S. dog lovers, but German shorthaired pointers are tugging on the top ranks of doggy popularity, according to new American Kennel Club data. Labs topped the list for the 28th year in a row. Yet there’s been plenty of movement over time on the purebred pup-ularity ladder.

A New Hampshire couple honored as a “Breeder of the Year” by the American Kennel Club faces an animal cruelty charge. Police in Durham say 18 cocker spaniels were seized from owners Bonnie and Wilson Pike, of Durham. Deputy Police Chief Rene Kelley tells seacoastonline.com the dogs showed signs of neglect, but no physical abuse.

Massachusetts Attorney General Maura Healey is suing a Shrewsbury man for allegedly operating an unlicensed pet shop in his home from which he sold fatally ill bulldog puppies to unsuspecting buyers. The attorney general’s office says many of the bulldogs he sold to families suffered from serious diseases or in some cases died within hours of being purchased.

A woman has died after her fiance’s dog attacked her outside their home in Huntingtown, Maryland, Thursday morning, police said.

Americans still love Labrador retrievers, but the nation’s flirtation with French bulldogs has reached new heights. Labs remain the country’s most popular purebred dog for a 27th year, while German shepherds and golden retrievers have hung onto the second and third spots in new American Kennel Club rankings being released Wednesday. But Frenchies hit a highest-ever No. 4, and German...

Fenric Towell isn’t nervous about his first time competing at the nation’s top dog show. After all, he’s heading to the Westminster Kennel Club ring this week with 100-plus shows under his belt, a record of wins and a champion Lakeland terrier. So what if he’s only 11? “I’m going to try to think of it as a normal show,”...

A spirited Dutch duck-luring dog and a friendly French rabbit hound are now running with the American Kennel Club’s pack. The club announced Wednesday that it’s recognizing the Nederlandse kooikerhondje and the grand basset griffon Vendeen. They’re the first breeds added to the roster since 2016. They’re eligible for many dog shows this year but can’t compete at the prestigious...

One of the most stressful parts of pet ownership is what to do with your four-legged companion when you travel. While some pet owners opt for boarding, others choose to bring their furry family members along. If you’re looking to hit the road or fly the skies with your canine companion or feline friend, American Kennel Club the has some...

A Los Angeles-based photographer is using his studio to take free portraits of rescued pit bulls. Headshots Melrose owner Peter Michelena plans to publish the photos in a book with the hope that it demonstrates, despite common misconceptions, pit bulls are just as loving as other breeds of dog. Michelena adopted a pit bull and fell in love with the...

Labrador retrievers extended their record run last year as America’s most popular dog breed, leading the American Kennel Club’s new rankings Tuesday for a 26th straight year. But Rottweilers are enjoying renewed favor, and some other dogs have been striding up the popularity ladder....
They’ve been in the top spot for longer than any other breed. Affable, relatively easy to train...

A German Shepherd named Rumor was crowned America’s top dog Tuesday night when, a year after a near miss, she came out of retirement to win best in show at the Westminster Kennel Club.