Dog Breeds/Traits

Most Popular Dog Breeds, featuring DogWatch Dogs

The Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds in America in 2015

Yesterday, the American Kennel Club announced the results of their annual survey of the most popular dog breeds in America, and once again, the Labrador Retriever took the top spot. For 25 years in a row, the Lab has been #1 on the list, which is determined by the AKC based on the number of registrations received. In fact, 2015’s top 5 breeds are the same as last year’s list. The 6th place breed, the French Bulldog, is the biggest riser of the bunch, moving up from 9th place in 2014.

Rather than just tell you the rest of the breeds, we thought we’d show you. Here are 2015’s top 10 most popular dog breeds, starring 33 gorgeous DogWatch Dogs from across the country (and a few international ones, too)!

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WKC Best in Show 2016 - Photos via Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Facebook Page

Best in Show at the 2016 Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Goes to…

Best in Show WKC 2016 - Photo from Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show Facebook pageCongratulations to CJ, a German Shorthaired Pointer, who beat over 3,000 dogs to win the top prize – Best in Show – at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show last evening at Madison Square Garden in New York City. CJ, a three year-old male who’s full name is CGH VJ-Myst Garbonita’s California Journey, is only the third German Shorthaired Pointer (GSP) to win Best in Show at Westminster. He is the grandson of Carlee, who took the Best in Show title at Westminster in 2005.
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DogWatch celebrates National Mutt Day

5 Reasons Why Mutts Rule!

Happy National Mutt Day! Held twice a year on July 31st and December 2nd, this holiday is all about “embracing, saving and celebrating mixed breed dogs,” according to event founder Colleen Paige. In addition to celebrating the uniqueness of mutts, National Mutt Day also brings attention to the many mixed breed dogs currently searching for homes.

So in honor of this fun day and this worthy cause, we’ve put together a list of five reasons why we love mutts! We’ve included photos of some fabulous mixed breed dogs submitted by our Facebook fans. Thanks to all who contributed. Now let’s celebrate, and help more mutts find their forever homes!

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Little Duke the Bo-Jack (Boston Terrier-Jack Russell mix) and Remi the Puggle (Pug-Beagle mix)

The 30 Cutest Mixed Breed Dog Names

Ever heard of a Horgi? What about a Cheagle? Or how about a Schnoodle? All three of these are names of mixed breed dogs! Next Friday, July 31 is National Mutt Day, and we decided to kick off the celebration early with this tribute to our favorite mixed breed dogs names. This also gives us a chance to highlight some of the fabulously unique “hybrid” dogs and mystery mixes that are part of the DogWatch Hidden Fences family. Check it out, and tell us your favorite mixed breed name in the comments!

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