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These Dog Breeds Are Most Popular In US, AKC Says: See Who's Surging Up The List These Dog Breeds Are Most Popular In US, AKC Says: See Who's Surging Up The List
These Dog Breeds Are Most Popular In US, AKC Says: See Who's Surging Up The List The French bulldog continues its dominance as the most popular dog breed in the US but an Italian challenger is rising up the charts. The American Kennel Club released its list of 2024's most popular dog breeds on Tuesday, Mar. 18. The French bulldog remained on top after ending the Labrador retriever's 31-year reign in 2022. Frenchies have surged in popularity over the past decade, climbing from No. 14 in 2012 to No. 2 in 2021 before claiming the top spot. The smaller breed known for its "signature bat ears" has been recognized by the AKC since 1898. While particularly common in citi…
73 Chihuahuas Rescued From Philadelphia Home 73 Chihuahuas Rescued From Philadelphia Home
73 Chihuahuas Rescued From Philadelphia Home Rescuers are seeking new homes for dozens of dogs who were living in "unsanitary conditions" in a Philadelphia rowhome, animal welfare advocates say.  Police visited a home on the 1900 block of North Orianna Street in Kensington late on Thursday, May 11 for an unrelated matter when they discovered "approximately 40" dogs living at the property, said the Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA) in a release.  Police contacted PSPCA, who said they counted nearly double that number in their search of the home. In total, rescuers found 73 chihuahuas and one Rottwei…
Boy Attacked By Dog In Lansdale Boy Attacked By Dog In Lansdale
Boy Attacked By Dog In Lansdale A child was hospitalized with scratches all over his body after being attacked by a dog in Lansdale, authorities said. The incident occurred around 1:40 p.m. last Thursday on the 100 block of Walnut Street, local police said. A witness told NorthPennNow that the dog was a Rottweiler. Another witness also said someone tried spraying the dog with pepper spray, although that detail was not confirmed, the outlet reports. There, the boy was found with numerous puncture wounds and lacerations on his arms, legs, back, face, and head, authorities said. He was rushed via ambulance to Grand Vi…