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Dachshund popularity ranking by year from AKC records, 1990-2025: from No. 4 in 1999-2001 down to No. 13, then back to No. 5. Full table plus a year lookup tool.

By the ThisDogIsCute Editorial Team · 11 min read It’s usually late at night, a week or two after the adoption, when you start searching for dog shelter return and rehoming statistics. The dog you picked out is barking at the window or guarding the couch, or he went for the cat. You want one

Resource guarding in dogs, by the numbers: how many dogs guard food or toys, how few escalate to a bite, what puts kids at risk, and a free guarding-ladder check.

Can you shave a golden retriever? Technically yes, but vets advise against it. What shaving does to the double coat, when a clip is OK, and what actually cuts shedding.

25.3% In the largest study of dogs referred for fighting with a housemate — 305 pairs evaluated at a veterinary behavior clinic — roughly 1 in 4 pairs (55 of 217 with full follow-up) still had a poor long-term outcome even after professional treatment. No survey has ever measured “second dog regret” directly; this is

30% In the only study that has actually asked adopters how long their dog took to adjust, just 30% felt their dog was settled by the 3-month mark the “3-3-3 rule” promises — 41% said 4-6 months, 11% said 7+ months, and 19% said their dog still hadn’t adjusted. Source: Moyer, Zulch, Ventura & Burman,

81% In the largest survey of its kind — 963 dogs with owner-reported aggression — 81% of owners who consulted a board-certified veterinary behaviorist found that professional’s advice helpful. No single method in the published data reaches 100%, but most dogs measurably improve. Source: Dinwoodie, Zottola & Dodman, Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 2021 Key Findings

Reactive dogs can make every walk stressful. Compare training methods, understand what research proves, and choose a humane next step with our practical guide.

When do Border Collies calm down? Compare owner reports with behavior research, learn what changes with age, and build a practical plan for calmer days at home.

85.9% → 9.3% The exact same 43,517-dog national dataset produced a separation-related-behavior prevalence of 85.9% in one analysis — and 9.3% when independent researchers re-analyzed the identical data using more appropriate statistical methods. Source: Beaver et al., Journal of Veterinary Behavior, 2024–2025; re-assessed by Serpell & Powell, 2025 Key Findings at a Glance → Re-analyzing