What Is The Most Popular Dog Breed?

There’s a new top dog in the United States.  According to the American Kennel Club, the French Bulldog has surpassed the Labrador Retriever as America’s favorite dog breed.  It ends a 31-year reign at the top for the Labrador Retriever, which hangs on to the #2 spot ahead of Golden Retrievers, German Shepherds, and Poodles.  More than 108,000 French Bulldogs were registered last year, compared to 21,000 Labs.  Some experts credit celebrities for the trend.  Some famous Frenchie owners include Lady Gaga, Leonardo di Caprio, Megan Thee Stallion, and Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez.

• American Kennel Club’s 2013 Most Popular Dogs

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  NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 31: A French Bulldog pup seen during the American Kennel Club's "Most Popular Breeds 2013" press conference on January 31, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

• American Kennel Club’s 2013 Most Popular Dogs

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  NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 31: French Bulldog pups seen during the American Kennel Club's "Most Popular Breeds 2013" press conference on January 31, 2014 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

• Max-Bone Santa Event NYC

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  NEW YORK, NY - DECEMBER 17: French bulldog Odin pose for photos wearing a max bone bowtie at the Max-Bone Santa Event NYC on December 17, 2016 in New York City. (Photo by Astrid Stawiarz/Getty Images for Max-Bone)
• Crufts 2017 – Portraits Of Man’s Best Friend

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  BIRMINGHAM, ENGLAND - MARCH 10: Freddie, a two-year-old French bulldog dog, poses for a photograph on the second day of Crufts Dog Show at the NEC Arena on March 10, 2017 in Birmingham, England. First held in 1891, Crufts is said to be the largest show of its kind in the world. The annual four-day event features thousands of dogs, with competitors travelling from countries across the globe to take part and vie for the coveted title of 'Best in Show'. (Photo by Matt Cardy/Getty Images)

• The American Kennel Club Reveals The Most Popular Dog Breeds Of 2016

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  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)

• Westminster Kennel Club Hosts Annual Dog Show In New York

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  NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A Bulldog is groomed before participating in the 144th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 10, 2020 in New York City. The show brings more than 200 breeds and varieties of dog into New York City for the the competition which began Saturday and ends Tuesday night in Madison Square Garden with the naming of this year's Best in Show.(Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)
• Westminster Kennel Club Hosts Annual Dog Show In New York

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  NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 10: A person holds a French Bulldog during the 144th annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show on February 10, 2020 in New York City. The show brings more than 200 breeds and varieties of dog into New York City for the the competition which began Saturday and ends Tuesday night in Madison Square Garden with the naming of this year's Best in Show.(Photo by Stephanie Keith/Getty Images)

• Street Style – February 2021 – New York Fashion Week: The Shows

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  NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 16: Michelle Madonna Charles' French Bulldog Magnolia wears a pink top with fur trim and carries a miniature Chanel bag during New York Fashion Week: The Shows at Spring Studios on February 16, 2021 in New York City. (Photo by Cindy Ord/Getty Images)

• Benhooks Cider Cup

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  Benhooks Cider Cup, a Pedigree male French Bulldog, UK, 26th May 1965. (Photo by Evening Standard/Hulton Archive/Getty Images)
• Devin Haney v Joseph Diaz Jr. – Weigh-in

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  LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - DECEMBER 03: Pappi, a six-month-old Merle French Bulldog, owned by super lightweight boxer Montana Love sits onstage during an official weigh-in at MGM Grand Garden Arena on December 03, 2021 in Las Vegas, Nevada. Love will face Carlos Diaz in a super lightweight bout at the arena on December 4. (Photo by Steve Marcus/Getty Images)