Known as one of the oldest dog breed registration clubs in the world, the American Kennel Club recently ranked which is the most popular dog breed in the United States.
The list, based on more than 716,000 data voluntarily provided by dog owners, includes only pure breeds of animals. Outside are the mixed races, also known as hybrids.
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The list with the most popular dog breeds in the United States refers to the year 2022 and has a surprising result. For the first time in 31 years, the Labrador Retriever has lost the rank of most popular breed in the US.
Want to know which is the most popular breed in America? Check the list below, checking in which position the Labrador is and just below, see the first place:
And the first place goes to…
In the last 10 years, according to data from the American Kennel Club, the popularity of the French bulldog has increased by more than 1,000%. In 2012, the dog occupied the 14th place on the list and now climbs to the top 1.
Known for being intelligent dogs with the power to adapt to their owner's lifestyle, French bulldogs are great for those who live alone, especially in apartments or houses. small.
However, before deciding to adopt a puppy, it is important to study the breed to find out what are the most common diseases in each of them.
In the case of the French bulldog, for example, the flattened face causes the number of respiratory problems to be greater, compared to other breeds.
Allergies, dermatitis, otitis, patellar dislocations and low immunity are among other problems with French bulldogs. Therefore, there is little care before adopting a pet. After all, it is another life that deserves to be cared for with care and attention.
And the least popular?
The American Kennel Club list also lists the least popular dog breed in the US. See below:
