Dr. Amir Anwary, a South Africa–based veterinarian, posted a TikTok naming five dog breeds he would avoid as pets because of chronic health issues and behavioral challenges; the video has drawn over 800,000 views. Read On…
Veterinarians say seven reserved breeds can be quietly devoted pets for owners who value calm companions; the list includes the Shiba Inu, Basset Hound, Great Dane, Basenji, Irish Wolfhound, Norfolk Terrier and Beauceron. Read On…
The American Kennel Club announced its 2024 rankings based on AKC registrations, naming the French Bulldog the nation’s most popular dog for a third straight year and publishing city-by-city lists across major U.S. metropolitan areas. Read On…
A HowStuffWorks list ranks the Greyhound as the fastest dog breed and outlines the top 10, their typical top speeds and the working roles that shaped them. Read On…
On National Dog Day, Rover’s 2025 report placed the mixed-breed dog at No. 1 in America, using user-submitted data from 1,000 dogs and highlighting a different picture of popular pets than registry-based rankings. Read On…
A 2024 analysis of pet ownership found the French Bulldog leads in California while the Labrador Retriever remains the most popular breed across the United States; the study used data covering 2022–2025 and referenced a national animal tally of 89.7 million. Read On…
A Kinship piece catalogs 15 little-known dog breeds and flags the genetic and breeding challenges that put some of them at risk, with veterinarians urging care from breeders and owners. Read On…
A lifestyle piece in VegOut argues that dog-breed choice acts as a subtle class marker, listing eight breeds commonly associated with upper‑middle‑class families and explaining how cost, grooming and time shape those choices. Read On…
An ethical preservation breeder showcased two rare Xoloitzcuintli puppies — described as miniature baby hippos — in a Parade Pets story published Dec. 12, 2025. Read On…
Mary R. Burch, director of the American Kennel Club Family Dog Program, says families should choose breeds known for gentleness and prepare dogs with scent introduction, training and supervised interactions before a baby arrives. Read On…