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But the really big news is the Bulldog. Last year it made it on the top 10 list for the first time, and this year it moves up two spots to No. 8. Fast becoming a family favorite, the Bulldog has jumped in popularity in just 10 years by a whopping 69 percent. "The playful Lab may still reign supreme, but the docile and adaptive nature of the Bulldog is gaining ground as a family favorite," said American Kennel Club spokeswoman Lisa Peterson. The Yorkshire Terrier came in second place with nearly 42,000 registrations, followed by the German Shepherd and the Golden Retriever. The top 10 dog breeds in America:
In addition to the Bulldog, other breeds on the rise in popularity over the past decade:
Breeds on the decline in popularity over the past decade:
The least popular breeds are Glen of Imaal Terriers, with 32 registrations, and English and American Foxhounds, with just 17 registrations each. --From the Editors at Netscape | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
The most popular pooch in the U.S.A. is the Labrador Retriever--for the 18th consecutive year. That's the word from the American Kennel Club in its annual ranking, which is based on the year's registration of 157 different breeds. More than 100,000 Labs were registered last year, more than twice as many as any other breed.
