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What’s the Most Popular Dog Breed?
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  Baby herders A litter of Australian Shepherd puppies. (more) What’s the Most Popular Dog Breed? Ask the Chatbot a Question More Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/animal/Whats-the-Most-Popular-Dog-Breed Feedback Corrections? Updates? Omissions? Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Feedback Type Select a type (Required) Factual Correction Spelling/Grammar Correction Link Correction Additional Information Other Your Feedback Submit Feedback Thank you for your feedback Our editors will review what you’ve submitted and determine whether to revise the article.

  External Websites Ask the Chatbot a Question Written by Amy Tikkanen Amy Tikkanen is Managing Editor at Encyclopaedia Britannica. Amy Tikkanen Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree.... The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Aug 25, 2025 • Article History Table of Contents Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot Who’s America’s top dog? According to the American Kennel Club, the answer is the French Bulldog. Since 2022 the “Frenchie” has held the title of most popular dog in the United States. The small but sturdy dog dethroned the Labrador Retriever, which had been the most popular breed for 31 years. What other dogs are in the Top 10? Find out below. The Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. 10. German Shorthaired Pointer 9. Rottweiler 8. Beagle 7. Bulldog 6. Dachshund 5. Standard Poodle 4. German Shepherd 3. Golden Retriever 2. Labrador Retriever 1. French Bulldog ...(100 of 96 words)

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