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 ...

As millions of Americans prepare for a holiday feast, the world's highest-ranking show dogs prepare for the most popular ...

There's a new breed in the running ... The Lancashire Heeler is the 201st dog breed recognized by the American Kennel Club. They joined the club of official dog breeds on January 1, 2024, although ...

Different kennel clubs across the globe are responsible for registering breeds. Here's a rundown. In the United States, the American Kennel Club (AKC) currently registers 201 dog breeds.

One of the newest breeds to be recognized by AKC in 2020, the Barbet is friendly and loyal. Appearing in art as early as the 16th century, this breed was originally used as a water dog for bird ...

For the first time in 31 years, the U.S. has a new favorite dog ... quarter-century ago." The American Kennel Club (AKC), which puts out the official rankings of dog breeds, reports that the ...