If you are looking to get a new dog or are just a curious dog lover, you probably want to know what the most popular dog breeds are. Here are the top ten dog breeds according to the American Kennel Club (AKC) registration numbers:
1) Labrador Retrievers
2) Yorkshire Terriers
3) German Shepherds
4) Golden Retrievers
5) Beagles
6) Boxers
7) Dachshunds
8) Poodles
9) ShihTzu
10) Bulldogs
A few other dog breeds that sometimes show up in the top 10, or are at least close to making it every year, are Rottweilers, Doberman Pinschers, Miniature Schnauzers, Great Danes, Pugs, and Chihuahuas.
Also, the American Pit Bull Terrier is one of the most popular dog breeds in America but they are not on the AKC breed list, so they don’t get counted. However, American Pit Bull Terriers are on the United Kennel Club (UKC) list and are consistently towards the top.
Now you know the top ten most popular dog breeds and a few other very popular dog breeds. Hopefully that helps in your search for finding the right dog for you.