Bluey, an Australian cattle dog, entered the Guinness Book of World Records by living to the ripe old age of 29 years and 5 months, setting the record for oldest dog ever.
Barbet. The Barbet is one of the rarest dog breeds today. There are only an estimated 600 of them worldwide, and no more than 40 of them in the US. Interestingly, this is also one of the oldest dog breeds dating back to roughly the 8th century.
Meet the Bracco Italiano: AKC's 200th Breed. The Bracco Italiano or “Italian Pointer” is an ancient breed with ancestral connections dating back over 500 years to the Egyptian Hound! However, the true origins of the breed remain a mystery.
Dating back to the Ice Age, the Norwegian Lundehund is recognised as one of the rarest dog breeds on the planet due to its unique characteristics, which aren't shared by any other breed.
Dogs don't often live to 20 years of age, but history has taught us that it is possible. The oldest dog to have ever lived (and to have its age officially verified) was an Australian Cattle Dog named Bluey.
1. Border collie. According to The Intelligence of Dogs, which ranks 131 dog breeds in terms of their relative intelligence, the border collie is the smartest dog breed known to man.
Puppies are born without any visible teeth. The deciduous teeth start erupting through the gums around three weeks of age and typically by six weeks of age all the deciduous teeth are present.
AKC revealed the most popular breed - the French bulldog - Winston! This year, the French bulldog, like Winston who visited the "GMA" set Wednesday morning, was named top dog, beating out 2021's most popular pick, the Labrador retriever. "The No. 1 breed in America is the French bulldog," DiNardo said.
Breeds like the Samoyed, Chow Chow, Pekingese, and Old English Sheepdog all have coats that are soft, downy, and nothing short of beautiful. Fluffy dogs come in different sizes and coat colors. When you adopt one, it's worth noting that you will have to invest in regular grooming to keep their coats nice and healthy.
A national symbol of Mexico, the Chihuahua takes the top spot for the most affordable and budget-friendly dog breed in the world mostly on account of its small size.
