#1: Labrador Retrievers
Labrador Retrievers are among the most popular dogs in the world for many reasons.
As the world's largest registry of purebred dogs, the AKC uses our registration statistics to rank the most popular breeds of the past year. And for the first time in history, 2022 found the French Bulldog taking the No. 1 spot.
The American Kennel Club has put the word out: 2023′s top dog is the French bulldog, which has eased out the Labrador retriever as the United States' favorite purebred canine.
15 human years equals the first year of a medium-sized dog's life. Year two for a dog equals about nine years for a human. And after that, each human year would be approximately five years for a dog.
1. Xoloitzcuintli (Mexican Hairless Dog) A dog breed that has been on this planet for over 3000 years, the Aztec dog of the gods, Xoloitzcuintli was almost extinct back in the 1950s but due to efforts by breeders, it has survived.
There are currently more than 340 different breeds of dogs recognised throughout the world.
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1. Border Collie: A workaholic, this breed is the world's premier sheep herder, prized for its intelligence, extraordinary instinct, and working ability.
1. Labrador Retriever. This British breed has been top of the list or thereabouts for decades now and was originally developed from fishing dogs originating in the Labrador region of Newfoundland in Canada.
Social media star Boo the Pomeranian dog has died at the age of 12. His owners say he had shown signs of heart problems ever since his "best friend" - a dog called Buddy - died in 2017.
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.
The British Otterhound is the UK's most endangered native dog breed, according to the Kennel Club. Recognised for its marvellous mane of hair and entertaining nature, the hound is officially rarer than the white rhino, with fewer than 1,000 dogs around the world.
A mongrel, mutt or mixed-breed dog is a dog that does not belong to one officially recognized breed and including those that are the result of intentional breeding. Although the term mixed-breed dog is sometimes preferred, many mongrels have no known purebred ancestors.
There is also a very rare color called “cifra” (blue-merle), which is a dark or light gray marbled color.
Dog Horoscope 2023
2023 is a year of the Rabbit. Dogs, your overall horoscope is one of ups and downs, and your luck in health and wealth may continue to decline, which will require more attention in 2023. You will face some twists and turns in your career fortune.
A dog's age (in years) x 7 = Age in “dog years.” For example, if your dog was born 7 years ago, he is 49 years old in “dog years.” (Or, stated differently, a 7-year old dog is at a similar stage in aging to a 49-year old human.)