Retrievers Continue to Rank as America's Most Popular Dogs

Janet Andersen of Gladewater, Texas, has 25 years of experience as a healthcare finance professional throughout the state of Texas. In addition to holding positions, such as chief financial officer at Saunders Medical Center in Wahoo, Nebraska, and regional chief financial officer of UT Health Texas in Tyler, she is a member of the Healthcare Financial Management Association (HFMA). Beyond her professional activities, Janet Andersen enjoys raising dogs, particularly dachshunds and Labradors.

In 2017, the Labrador Retriever was once again recognized as the most popular breed of dog in the United States. According to the American Kennel Club (AKC), which tracks canine registrations over the course of the year, the Labrador has ranked as the No. 1 dog in the country for 27 consecutive years. America’s taste in canines has remained relatively static in recent times, with Labs, German shepherds, and golden retrievers reprising their places for the 2016 top three and the German Shorthaired Pointer representing the only newcomer to the 2017 top 10, at No. 10.

Meanwhile, French bulldog continues its rise in popularity among American dog owners, reaching the No. 4 position for the breed’s first ever top five ranking. Other breeds in the top 10 included the English bulldog at No. 5 and the beagle at No. 6.

A Look at the Saint Martin's University Accounting Program

Based in Gladewater, Texas, Janet Andersen earned an MBA in healthcare from the University of Texas. Prior to this, Janet Andersen graduated with a BA in accounting from Saint Martin’s University in Washington. 

The Saint Martin’s University School of Business accounting program is accredited by the Accreditation Council for Business Schools and Programs. The program focuses on the collection and analysis of financial information for both organizations and individuals, preparing students for future positions in both the public and private sectors. 

Students in the accounting program must complete 21 semester hours of foundation courses, 24 semester hours of common professional components, and 24 semester hours of major courses. Accounting courses include principles in financial accounting, managerial accounting, applied quantitative business techniques, auditing, and individual and business taxation.

Saint Martin’s University accounting program has an emphasis on practical learning, and many of its students benefit from internship opportunities in state agencies, local enterprises, and CPA firms. The program also offers study abroad programs in countries that include Germany, Japan, and South Korea.