Pets

Stacker combed through the American Kennel Club's directory of more than 192 registered breeds, analyzing the list of the most house-friendly dogs based on a few canine prerequisites. The 44 included are ranked as of 2020 popularity and are suited for both the city and country.

Stacker counts down the most intelligent pups based on research published by Stanley Coren in his 2006 "The Intelligence of Dogs."

Stacker pulled data from the American Kennel Club (AKC) to compare dog popularity rankings from 1999 and 2020; the 2020 popularity rankings were released on March 16, 2021.

Stacker compiled a list of the 27 most popular dog breeds that don't shed based on data from the American Kennel Club's Hypoallergenic Dogs list.

When it comes to obedience, a variety of factors can affect a dog's disposition. Stacker looks at the dog breeds with the lowest working and obedience intelligence.

Think you know everything there is to know about the adorable little balls of fur we call kittens? Think again. This article will clue you into kitten and cat curiosities and trivia that even the most diehard cat lover might not know. 

Stacker reviewed data from the American Kennel Club to create this list of the 37 best dog breeds for families, that looks at trainability, temperament, and more.   

Stacker used data from the American Kennel Club's most popular breed rankings from 2019 to put together a list of the 30 most popular large dog breeds.

Using data from the American Kennel Club dog profiles, Stacker compiled a list of the 30 most popular small dog breeds. 

Stacker compiles a list of dog breeds great for seniors with rankings based on the American Kennel Club's 2023 popularity rankings, and were chosen based on independent research of breed characteristics.

This slideshow features 27 dog breeds that are great choices for families with kids. Stacker used the American Kennel Club's dog breed registration 2019 rankings to compile this helpful guide for families looking for kid-friendly canines.

This slide show consists of 50 vintage photos of dogs, selected by Stacker because they were featured in the American Kennel Club's Most Popular Breeds of 2019.  

Stacker shares a history of presidential pets. 

Never owned a dog, and wondering what breed is the best one for you? Stacker used data from the American Kennel Club to help determine which are the easiest breeds for first-time owners.  

Dog lovers will enjoy testing their canine knowledge in this 50 question quiz. Stacker put together a list of clues and answers about dog breeds using a combination of American Kennel Club, Rover, and pet adoption websites.

Stacker explores the 50 most important moments in the history of man's chief partner in the animal world, from prehistory through today.

Stacker looks at hypoallergenic dog breeds that won't make you sneeze. Read on to find out which 3,000-year-old breed, popular fluffy pup, and obscure Eastern European dog made the list—and get excited to adopt a new furry family member.

Stacker mined data from WalletHub to curate a gallery of the most pet-friendly cities in America based on pet budget, pet health and wellness, and outdoor pet-friendliness in America's 50 biggest cities.

The canines we know and love today have a storied history that varies by breed and extends back tens of thousands of years. Stacker took a journey around the world to see where today's most popular breeds really came from.

Stacker put together a gallery of the 50 most popular breeds in America based on 2023 American Kennel Club data.