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2020 Summer Reading List for Dog Lovers

2020 Summer Reading List for Dog Lovers

Our annual Summer Reading List for Dog Lovers is back! Have you exhausted all of your current reading materials during quarantine? Need a new book to capture the kids’ attention away from the TV? Or are you looking for the perfect read for a summer afternoon to relax with in the backyard? Check out our list below, created just for dog lovers like you! Read post »

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The Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds in America in 2019

This month, the American Kennel Club announced the results of their annual survey of the most popular dog breeds in America, and for the 29th year in a row, the Labrador Retriever took the top spot. The AKC based their list on the number of registrations received in 2019.

Labrador Retrievers are not the only hold-over, though. In fact, this year’s top 5 breeds are the same as last year’s. There is one new arrival on the list – the Pembroke Welsh Corgi, in the 10th spot. This diminutive herding dog cracked the top ten for the very first time!

Here’s the full list of 2019’s top 10 most popular dog breeds, starring some adorable DogWatch Dogs from all across the country! Read post »

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Our Customers Share Their Uplifting Quarantine Pet Stories

We love that our work allows us to spend our days with delightful pets of all shapes and sizes. Now that many of us are working from home and adhering to social distancing guidelines, our own furry companions’ joyful, calming presence is more important than ever.

We asked our DogWatch Dealers and their customers for stories about how their pets are lifting their spirits and helping them stay positive during the COVID-19 quarantine. Check ’em out below, and share your own pets’ photos on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #DogWatchPets! Read post »

Dogo Argentino and Barbet

Meet the Two New Dog Breeds Recognized by AKC in 2020

Last week, the American Kennel Club announced that two new dog breeds will join their ranks in 2020 – the Dogo Argentino and the Barbet. Before these unique pups make their debut on the dog show stage, we’ve gathered some fun facts about them, and talked to one of our own DogWatch Dealers who is very familiar with the one of the breeds. Enjoy! Read post »