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Least popular dog breeds in America

Least popular dog breeds in America

There are some lovable dogs you may have never heard of. Stacker highlights the 100 least popular dog breeds in America based on data from the American Kennel Club.  

Beyond catnip: 7 safe, cat-friendly plants to have at home

Beyond catnip: 7 safe, cat-friendly plants to have at home

Wag! compiled a list of seven plants that are nontoxic and fun for cats to chew and play with, especially if they don't react well to catnip.   

Basic dog training you can do at home

Basic dog training you can do at home

Pet insurance brand ManyPets compiled a list of tips for training your dogs at home, including setting up an environment for success and a few specific commands.  

Dog park best practices for new dog owners

Dog park best practices for new dog owners

Taking your pup to the dog park for the first time can be an exciting yet intimidating situation if you're unsure what to expect. To help, ManyPets has compiled 10 tips to follow so both you and your pet can enjoy your time at the park.

How pet insurance costs vary for 20 different dog breeds

How pet insurance costs vary for 20 different dog breeds

Think pet insurance premiums are consistent across dog breeds? Think again. Sound Dollar took a look at 20 popular breeds and the factors that might influence their premium costs.  

5 common puppy illnesses—and what to do about them

5 common puppy illnesses—and what to do about them

The immune system of an unvaccinated puppy is vulnerable. Native Pet put together a list of common diseases puppies can contract, and ways to prevent or treat them.

How different generations treat their pets

How different generations treat their pets

While everyone loves their pets and the joy they bring into households, ManyPets explores the different ways each generation treats and views their pets.

Health benefits of grooming your dog

Health benefits of grooming your dog

ManyPets consulted pet organizations and licensed veterinarians to compile a list of 10 ways regular grooming benefits a dog's health.   

What it costs to vaccinate your dog in 25 cities

What it costs to vaccinate your dog in 25 cities

ManyPets used data from Banfield Pet Hospital's price estimator tool to break down the cost of vaccinating your dog in the United States' 25 most populous cities.

Vet costs for dogs in 25 US cities

Vet costs for dogs in 25 US cities

Ollie used data from Banfield Pet Hospital's price estimator tool to break down the costs of seeing a veterinarian for routine dog care in the 25 most populous U.S. cities.  

How expensive is owning a cat?

How expensive is owning a cat?

ManyPets analyzed data from a 2020 survey conducted by TD Ameritrade/Harris Poll to explore how expensive it is to own a cat.

Things to consider when adopting a pet

Things to consider when adopting a pet

ManyPets compiled a list of nine things to consider when adopting a pet using information from various animal organizations.

30 foods that are poisonous to dogs

30 foods that are poisonous to dogs

Stacker showcases 30 foods that can potentially be poisonous to dogs. The list includes things like nutmeg, garlic, cherries, peaches, onions, and other everyday foods.

31 foods that are poisonous to dogs

31 foods that are poisonous to dogs

Stacker showcases 31 foods that can potentially be poisonous to dogs. The list includes things like nutmeg, garlic, cherries, peaches, onions, and other everyday foods.

10 countries where US pet food comes from

10 countries where US pet food comes from

To find the top 10 countries where U.S. pet food comes from, Ollie analyzed import data from the U.S. Census Bureau from 2010 through June 2021.

How expensive is owning a dog?

How expensive is owning a dog?

To understand how expensive it is to own a dog, ManyPets analyzed data from a 2020 survey conducted by TD Ameritrade/Harris Poll among 474 dog owners with at least $10K in investable assets.

Most popular house-friendly dogs

Most popular house-friendly dogs

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.

Ranking the 63 smartest dog breeds

Ranking the 63 smartest dog breeds

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

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