American Kennel Club Top 31, Most Popular Dog Breeds in America

Maltese For such a small dog, the Maltese has an incredible history, dating back to approximately 500 BC. For instance, archaeologists have found references to a Maltese-type dog on a …

Cocker Spaniels The Cocker Spaniel is a small hunting dog originally used for hunting the Eurasian woodcock in the United Kingdom. Closely related to Field and Springer Spaniels, the only …

Bernese Mountain Dogs Although the Bernese Mountain Dog was developed in the Swiss Alps, it is likely a Molosser dog, meaning its origins can be traced to the ancient Roman …

Chihuahuas The history of this quintessential South American dog is not entirely clear, but archeologists agree that the Chihuahua likely originated in the region of Mexico that bears the dog’s …

English Springer Spaniels True to the majority of dogs that have roots in Europe, the English Springer Spaniel was primarily used as a hunting dog, known for its superior ability …

Brittanys Although Brittanys are often considered to be spaniels, they are more similar to pointers or setters, which led to the dropping of “spaniel” from their name in the 1980’s.  …