Did you know that the American Kennel Club recognizes 167 breeds of dogs? And the International Progressive Cat Breeders Alliance recognizes 73 breeds of cats? Not to mention the amount of small animals that make popular pets, including rabbits, guinea pigs, reptiles and more.

Let’s get to know a few stand-out breeds over the next few months, starting with an all-time favorite, the Poodle.

Some estimate that between 40 and 50 percent of Americans make New Year’s resolutions, and a mere 46 percent of “resolution-ers” succeed. Did you make a resolution this year? Now that we’re seven weeks in, how’s it going?

This month’s featured breed is officially a champion. Just last month, the Westminster Kennel Club held its annual Dog Show and announced its 2017 Best In Show award to “GCH CH Lockenhuas’ Rumor Has It V Kenlyn,” a German Shepherd Dog.

While hundreds of dog breeds participated in the show, let’s learn more about the winning German Shepherd, hailed as one of the smartest and best looking dogs in the world. In fact, this breed is ranked as the No. 2 most popular dog breed by the American Kennel Club.