Look out, Labs: French bulldogs now 2nd most popular US dog
FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2015, file photo, a French bulldog competes at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)NEW YORK โ Could the French bulldog become America's favorite purebred pooch? Stocky and smush-faced, French bulldogs have their charms โ at least in fans' eyes โ but also their limitations. More than 98,300 Labs joined the AKC's registry last year, compared to about 66,500 French bulldogs. ___VIVE LA FRENCHIEWhen Labrador retrievers first topped the chart in 1991, French bulldogs ranked a distant 82nd.
This is the top dog breed for the 29th straight year
Published: May 4, 2020, 7:57 am Updated: May 4, 2020, 8:07 amORLANDO, Fla. โ Labrador retrievers remain the top dog for Americans. Labs have been named the top breed in the country for the 29th straight year. According to the newly released breed ranking from the American Kennel Club, labs were the most registered puppies in 2019. Other breeds ranking high on the list include bulldogs, German shepherds and golden retrievers. However, AKC officials say about half of pet dogs are mixed breeds.