New report reveals the top names chosen by North American dog owners and the trends behind them.

A total of 5,557 dogs will compete at the 25th annual American Kennel Club National Championship by Royal Canin.

Dogs have always been a central part of American life, but not all breeds earn the same level of affection. Some are loved nationwide for their charming personalities, while others quietly remain in ...

A handler holds her Chihuahua dogs in the grooming area at the 149th Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Jacob K. Javits Convention Center on February 10, 2025, in New York City. Andres Kudacki ...

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Pop culture presents the usual suspects when it comes to canine companions. Golden retrievers, German shepherds, Labradors, and poodles, to name a few, are easy to spot and name both on screen and on ...

The tiny, feisty Chihuahua is a relic of sorts. As European settlers arrived in the Americas 500 years ago, their dogs quickly replaced native canines, obliterating detectable genetic traces of ...