Poodles pop in popularity, but Labs still No. 1 US dog breed
3 years ago

Poodles pop in popularity, but Labs still No. 1 US dog breed

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Labrador retrievers are still tugging hardest on U.S. dog lovers' heartstrings, but poodles just strutted back into the American Kennel Club's top five most popular dog breeds for the first time in nearly a quarter-century. The club's annual popularity rankings come out Tuesday, drawn from more than 800,000 purebred puppies and older pooches that joined the nation's oldest canine registry last year. “There’s definitely more to them.” Poodles historically were water retrievers, and they remain athletic animals renowned for their smarts, not to mention their allergy-friendly coats.

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AKC's list of most popular dog breeds in the US
1 year ago

AKC's list of most popular dog breeds in the US

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — French bulldogs. Frenchies remained the United States’ most commonly registered purebred dogs last year, according to American Kennel Club rankings released Wednesday. Frenchies remained the United States’ most commonly registered purebred dogs last year, according to American Kennel Club rankings released Wednesday, March 20, 2024. FILE - A cane corso competes at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club …

UK’s most popular dog breed revealed
1 year, 7 months ago

UK’s most popular dog breed revealed

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Ads for goldendoodles attracted 886 viewers per puppy on the Pets4Homes re-homing website this …

Five ‘worst’ dog breeds to adopt, according to former pet industry worker
2 years, 6 months ago

Five ‘worst’ dog breeds to adopt, according to former pet industry worker

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Poodles claim spot in top 5 most popular dogs for first time since 1997
3 years ago

Poodles claim spot in top 5 most popular dogs for first time since 1997

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The Most Popular Dog Breeds Of 2020: Labs And French Bulldogs
4 years ago

The Most Popular Dog Breeds Of 2020: Labs And French Bulldogs

NPR  

The Most Popular Dog Breeds Of 2020: Labs And French Bulldogs Enlarge this image toggle caption Chris Pizzello/AP Chris Pizzello/AP Many people coped with the pandemic year, in part, by welcoming a dog into their home. But there was movement in the number two slot, where French Bulldogs displaced German Shepherds. Labrador Retrievers remain secure at number one: More than …

Labs still lead but French bulldogs leap in popularity in US
7 years ago

Labs still lead but French bulldogs leap in popularity in US

Associated Press  

NEW YORK — Americans still love Labrador retrievers, but the nation’s flirtation with French bulldogs has reached new heights. Labs remain the country’s most popular purebred dog for a 27th year, while German shepherds and golden retrievers have hung onto the second and third spots in new American Kennel Club rankings released Wednesday. “They’re a dog that will do anything …

Labrador retriever ranked America's most popular purebred dog for a 25th year
9 years, 1 month ago

Labrador retriever ranked America's most popular purebred dog for a 25th year

Daily Mail  

Labrador retrievers still reign supreme after a quarter century as America's most prevalent purebred dog. But French bulldogs are riding their je ne sais quoi toward new heights, and some lesser-known breeds are climbing the popularity ladder, according to American Kennel Club rankings released Monday. On top: The Labrador retriever has been named the most popular purebred dog in America …

Here are the most popular dog breeds in the U.S.
10 years, 1 month ago

Here are the most popular dog breeds in the U.S.

Salon  

On Thursday, the American Kennel Club released its annual ranking of the most popular dog breeds in the United States, following the completion of the Westminster Dog Show. The list saw several upsets, including the addition of the French bulldog to the top 10-- it's first time making the list in almost 100 years. Dog breeding draws criticism from animal-rights …

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