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You love gardening. You love dogs. Gardening plus dogs, however, is not always a winning combination. In addition to our 8-step Dog-Friendly Gardening Checklist, we’ve compiled a list of pet-safe plants for your spring garden, and some plants to avoid. Check it out, and share photos of your garden and your dogs on our Facebook page!  Read post »

It’s a hat trick for America’s newest favorite breed! Today, the American Kennel Club announced that the French Bulldog is the most popular dog breed in the country for the third year in a row. These loveable lap dogs earned the top spot on the AKC’s annual survey of the most popular dog breeds in America. The AKC based their list on the number of registrations received in 2024.

Two years ago, the Frenchie pushed the Labrador Retriever to #2 spot, ending that breed’s remarkable 31-year run at #1. The playful Lab repeated in the runner up spot in 2024, and rounding out the 2024 top five are the Golden Retriever (#3), the German Shepherd (#4) and the Poodle (#5) – the same top 5 breeds as 2022 and 2023.

Here’s the full list of 2024’s top 10 most popular dog breeds, starring some adorable DogWatch Dogs from all across the country!

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The Canadian Kennel Club recently released their annual survey of the most popular dog breeds in Canada in 2024.  No surprise, the Labrador Retriever held on to its number one ranking as the most popular dog breed in the country. The beloved Lab has held the top spot on CKC’s list for over two decades.

The big news this year is the rise of the French Bulldog, which rose to fourth on this year’s list. This smart, fun-loving lap dog, also very popular in the United States, continues to gain fans across Canada.

Check out the entire top 10 below. Did your dog’s breed make this year’s list?  Read post »

What are the top trending dog names of 2025? We’ve dug into our data and discovered which dog names were the most popular among new DogWatch customers in the US and Canada from this past year. Check out our list below! Read post »