America has a new favorite dog. The American Kennel Club recently released a full list of the most popular dogs in the U.S. This year it was quite the upset. For the last 30-plus years, the Labrador Retriever has been second to none when it came to the most favorite dog breed. How can it be that easy to pick a favorite when it comes to dogs? I love all dogs. My wife recently asked me what kind of dog we would get next. I responded with, “whichever dog finds us.” That’s why we adopted our dog, Zoe. She absolutely found us and will forever and always be the top dog in our hearts. Scroll below and find who took the top spot away from the Lab, as well as all of the adorable pups that deserved to win as well.
French Bulldog
One of my favorite pair of ears on a dog.
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 21: A French Bulldog, the 6th most popular breed of 2016, is shown at The American Kennel Club Reveals The Most Popular Dog Breeds Of 2016 at AKC Canine Retreat on March 21, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Labrador Retriever
I’ve never met a lab that didn’t like giving a lot of kisses.
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 21: A Labrador Retriever, the number 1 most popular breed of 2016,is shown at The American Kennel Club Reveals The Most Popular Dog Breeds Of 2016 at AKC Canine Retreat on March 21, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Golden Retriever
Goodest dog.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – MARCH 18: A Golden Retriever is seen in Central Park as the coronavirus continues to spread across the United States on March 18, 2020 in New York City. The World Health Organization declared coronavirus (COVID-19) a global pandemic on March 11th. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)
German Shepherd
So smart and fun to train. They pick up commands fast.
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 28: Commander, a German Shepherd adult (L) and Ziva, a German Shepherd puppy attend as American Kennel Club announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. at American Kennel Club Offices on February 28, 2012 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for AKC)
Poodle
What my wife wants. They’re just fabulous.
BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND – MARCH 05: Poodles are prepared ahead of being shown at day one of Crufts 2020 at the National Exhibition Centre on March 5, 2020 in Birmingham, England. Crufts, the world’s biggest dog show got under way this morning. The annual event has restrictions in place due to the coronavirus outbreak however is still expected to attract thousands of dogs and their owners to the four day event. (Photo by Jeff J Mitchell/Getty Images)
Bulldog
Those wrinkles are just the best.
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 13: A bulldog rests before competing at the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, February 13, 2017 in New York City. There are 2874 dogs entered in this show with a total entry of 2908 in 200 different breeds or varieties, including 23 obedience entries. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
Rottweiler
Always wants to play ball in the backyard and never wants to stop. A great protector too.
NEW YORK, NY – MARCH 21: A Rottweiler, the 8th most popular breed of 2016, is shown at The American Kennel Club Reveals The Most Popular Dog Breeds Of 2016 at AKC Canine Retreat on March 21, 2017 in New York City. (Photo by Jamie McCarthy/Getty Images)
Beagle
Nose to the ground and won’t even come up for pets.
FAIRFAX, VIRGINIA – AUGUST 07: Volunteers with Homeward Trails Animal Rescue play with a Beagle named Bessy from the Envigo breeding and research facility on August 07, 2022 in Fairfax, Virginia. Homeward Trails has been working to find homes for 500 of the 4,000 Beagles recently rescued from the breeding and research facility in Cumberland, Virginia, which was shut down due to multiple violations for animal cruelty. Staff and volunteers have worked to help spay and neuter the Beagles as well as help them adjust to people before they are sent to foster homes or adopted. (Photo by Anna Moneymaker/Getty Images)
Dachshund
I will always and forever only call them Weiner dogs.
MALIBU, CALIFORNIA – AUGUST 24: Rowdy, the skateboarding Dachsund, demonstrates her skateboarding skills today while taping a segment for Pawsitive Impact, Amazon Pets and Treasure Truck’s First-Ever Virtual Livestream to Celebrate National Dog Day and Pawsitive Impact at Zuma Beach on August 24, 2020 in Malibu, California. Amazon Pets and Treasure Truck’s Pawsitive Impact Virtual Livestream will air on August 26 at 10:00 a.m. PST / 1 p.m. EST. on Amazon Live. (Photo by Rodin Eckenroth/Getty Images)
German Shorthaired Pointers
This one is so easy on the eyes and love it for it’s freckles.
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 16: C.J., a German Short Haired Pointer, wins Best in Show on the second day of the 140th annual Westminster Kennel Club dog show at Madison Square Garden on February 16, 2016 in New York City. The “Best in Show” award is the top honor in the annual competition. (Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
SOURCE: akc.org
