Move over, Labrador Retrievers. There’s a new top dog in town.
For the first time in 31 years, the Labrador Retriever has been unseated as the most popular dog breed in the US, according to the American Kennel Club’s 2022 registration statistics. In its place sits the cute and compact French Bulldog.
The AKC recognizes 200 dog breeds. Here’s a look at the breeds rounding out the top 10 most popular in the US.
1. French Bulldogs
2. Labrador Retrievers
3. Golden Retrievers
4. German Shepherds
5. Poodles
6. Bulldogs
7. Rottweilers
8. Beagles
9. Dachshunds
10. German Shorthaired Pointers
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