Breeds

	The Best Dog Breed For... From smartest to most social, find out which breeds top the list in a variety of categories. more
	The Whippet VS The Italian Greyhound The Whippet VS The Italian Greyhound more
	The Xoloitzcuintli Cultural icon & excellent housemate: Mexico’s enduring, endearing national breed makes a wonderful companion more
	Miniature Pinscher Min Pins are often mistakenly attributed as a relative of Dobermans, when they really have no relation at all. In fact, the Miniature Pinscher is thought to...more
	The Affenpinscher The Affenpinscher was originally bred to keep stables and shops free of rodents. They are believed to date back to the 15th centurey, but don't show up in...more
	Allergic to Dogs? 10 hypoallergenic dog breeds for people with allergies Love dogs but have allergies? We ask Gina DiNardo, American Kennel Club Executive Secretary and expert on all things breed related, for her definitive list of the best breeds for allergy sufferers. more
	Splash! 9 Water-Loving Dog Breeds Looking for an enthusiastic Dock Dog partner or a pup that would like nothing more than to join you at the dog beach? Gina DiNardo, American Kennel Club Executive Secretary and expert on all things breed related, gives us her shortlist of the dogs that ju more
	The Akita Dog Japan’s national treasure more
	The Best Dog Breeds We asked Gina DiNardo, American Kennel Club Executive Secretary and expert on all things breed related, for the low down on which breeds are the best fit for a whole array of activities and situations. Read on to find out which dog breeds are the best match for all manner of things! more
	Is the Labrador Retriever or the Chesapeake Bay Retriever for you? Is the Labrador Retriever or the Chesapeake Bay Retriever for you? more