The breed goes back centuries in parts of what are now Denmark, southern Sweden and some other European countries, according to the Danish-Swedish Farmdog Club of America.

According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), the size of a Labrador Retriever can vary based on sex and age, but on average, ...

They say purebred popularity trends divert people from adopting shelter animals, fuel puppy mills and prize dogs' appearance over their health.The AKC says it promotes responsibly "breeding for ...

The AKC was founded in 1884. Besides running its dog registry, the nonprofit oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the U.S. and is a leading dog advocate. "The AKC advocates for the purebred dog ...

On January 7, 2025, TikTok user Adventures of Kylo (@ kylo.gsd) shared a video of the beautiful German Shepherd, Kylo, who ...

Registration is voluntary, and requirements for breed recognition include at least 300 pedigreed dogs spread through at least 20 states. Some breeds are in other kennel clubs or none at ...