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Nearly 75 years since appearing among the top ten, Bulldogs have replaced Miniature Schnauzers on the American Kennel Club’s annual list of the most popular breeds in America based on 2007 registration figures. The Bulldog’s climb into the AKC’s top echelon has been steady. From a 26 ranking in 1997 to the 18 in 2002, 12 in 2006 it’s clear that something about that face makes the Bulldog a 21st century darling. The Labrador Retriever continues to hang on to the top spot where it has been since 1991.
Most Popular Dogs in the US – 2007
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Dachshund
8. Poodle
9. Shih Tzu
10. Bulldog
While 16 years is a long time at top, Poodles hold the record for longest consecutive term as America’s dog, with Cocker Spaniels leading the list as the top breed for 25 years, though not consecutively. Historically leading the number one list, Boston Terriers, German Shepherd Dogs and Beagles.
The list reflects registrations from across the country, but a look at the city by city listing of leading dogs is often counterintuitive. Dobies and Cavalier King Charles Spaniels make the list in Atlanta, while Bulldogs, the ubiquitous mascot of the University of Georgia remain out of the top group.
In Austin, Dogstuff Central territory, Golden Retrievers are second rather than fourth place (are we surprised)? Pugs and Chihuahuas edge out less portable breeds.
In Seattle, Bulldogs show up at eighth here, Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are fourth. Nationally, this breed has increased in popularity more than any other of AKC’s 159 breeds in the past decade (up 406%) but is twentyh-fifth overall.
Orlando is one of the few cities where the Labrador is not numero uno. Holding that position is the Yorkie, with Labs at number two. For some reason German Shepherds are enjoying tremendous popularity – rocketing from ninth position in 2006 to third place in this year’s ranking.
Here at Dogstuff East, the list holds a few surprises. Bulldogs don’t make the Washington DC Top Ten despite being Georgetown University’s mascot. I can attest to the popularity of Boston Terriers, number eight on the local list. They seem to show up everywhere with their Pug buddies (number nine locally). And, while Rotties slide in the rankings nationally, here they hold down the tenth spot.
See listings for America’s 50 largest cities here http://www.akc.org/reg/topdogsbycity.cfm
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