Top Ten Breeds of 2008!
Labrador Retriever is nation's most popular dog breed
The Labrador Retriever certainly has a lock on the hearts of American dog lovers.
For the eighteenth straight year, the Lab has topped the American Kennel Club's list of the nation's 10 most popular purebred dog breeds.
The rankings are based on 2008 dog registration statistics.
There were twice as many Labs registered in 2008 than any other breed, so it's likely to hold the top spot for many years, according to AKC predictions.
The Poodle came in a close second to the Lab in New York the Bulldog ranks number 10 for the metro area. Its bat-eared French counterpart took fourth place.
The top 10 most popular dogs for New York City are: Labrador Retriever, Poodle, Dachshund, French Bulldog, Yorkshire Terrier, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Golden Retriever, Havanese, Shi Tzu (tied for eighth) and the Bulldog.
The AKC is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year and the top 10 list is the first of many celebratory events, Peterson said.
| 2008 Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. |
| 1. Labrador Retriever |
| 2. Yorkshire Terrier |
| 3. German Shepherd Dog |
| 4. Golden Retriever |
| 5. Beagle
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