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American Kennel Club’s List of the Most Popular Breeds

The American Kennel Club released its annual report on the most popular pure breed dogs in the United States, and for the 27th year in a row, the Labrador Retriever is on top. The Lab took the top spot from the Cocker Spaniel back in 1991. Cocker Spaniels don’t even crack the top ten today.

Labrador retriever — Labrad0r Retriever (Photo: Chet Krayewski)

Labs are the most popular dogs in Atlanta, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Houston, Raleigh, Seattle, and Washington DC.

However, the French Bulldog is definitely making inroads on the Lab’s popularity. Frenchies took the number one spot in Los Angeles, New York City, San Francisco, and West Palm Beach. The breed jumped two spots last year making it number four overall nationwide, edging out English Bulldogs and Beagles.

French Bulldog — French Bulldog (Photo: Natalie Siebers)

The only city on the AKC’s list where the Labrador Retriever or the French Bulldog is not number one is Miami. The German Shepherd Dog is top dog in the Magic City.

Golden Retriever

Generally speaking, the most popular dogs in American cities are Labs, Frenchies, Golden Retrievers, German Shepherd Dogs, English Bulldogs, Beagles, Poodles, Corgis, and Yorkies.

English Bulldog

Urban Dog’s spokes-dog Bodhi was bummed to learn that Weimaraners remain mired in the mid-30s nationwide.

And what dog brought up the rear at 190 on the list?

The Norwegian Lundehund.

(Hm. Never heard of that breed. Sorry all you Norwegian Lundehund fans.

German Shepherd Dog

You can read more about the AKC’s complete list here and here. And to check out breeds city-by-city, follow this link.

And for more pics by AKC Family Dog Magazine photographer Natalie Siebers, check out her website.

Sean Sheer

Sean is a passionate dog lover and the proud owner of Urban Dog’s Official Spokes-Dog, Bodhi the Weimaraner. His family has always owned dogs, but Bodhi is the first he's been fully responsible for since puppyhood… and he couldn't be more doting. As a longtime New Yorker of more than 20 years, Sean knows what a dog's and dog owner's lifestyle is like in NYC. Besides being a doggy dad and top dog at Urban Dog, Sean also has a "real job" experience as co-owner of a Palm Beach, Florida-based private investigative firm, and as a licensed (pet friendly) Real Estate Salesperson with Douglas Elliman in NYC. Sean also exercised his creativity and business sense as an award-winning journalist, producer, TV marketing exec, and private investigator. When not blogging, working, or playing with Bodhi, he is an avid adventure traveler who has circumnavigated the world, bird-watched on all seven continents, safari-ed in Africa, and SCUBA-dived in exotic waters.

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5	6	7	8	9	10	11 1:00 pm: Corgi Meet Up August 11, 2019 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm New York Corgis is hosting its first August Corgi Meet Up at the dog run in Madison Square Park in the Flatiron District in Manhattan. The run is located on the west side of the park, near Broadway. Jemmy’s Run Madison Square Park Broadway Manhattan For more click here. Read more
12	13	14	15	16	17 1:00 pm: Clear the Shelters! August 17, 2019 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm Stop by Boris & Horton to meet adoptable Rescue City puppies and dogs who are ready to start their new lives and find loving forever homes. Please note we do not do on the spot adoptions but you’ll be meeting and interacting with adoptable dogs and can apply on our website after if you feel one is a perfect fit for you! Shelter fees are not waived for Clear The Shelter Day - but anyone who applies from the event will be getting a Doggy Goodie Bag! Boris & Horton 195 Avenue A Manhattan Read more	18 11:30 am: Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog August 18, 2019 11:30 am – 12:30 pm As part of the Children's Museum of Manhattan's "Right On! Read On!" program, readers all ages will get a chance to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog. Enjoy special storytimes featuring your favorite children’s book characters and get your picture taken when they drop by for a visit. Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 W 83 Street Manhattan For more click here. Read more 12:00 pm: Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog August 18, 2019 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm As part of the Children's Museum of Manhattan's "Right On! Read On!" program, readers all ages will get a chance to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog. Enjoy special storytimes featuring your favorite children’s book characters and get your picture taken when they drop by for a visit. Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 W 83 Street Manhattan For more click here. Read more 3:30 pm: Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog August 18, 2019 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm As part of the Children's Museum of Manhattan's "Right On! Read On!" program, readers all ages will get a chance to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog. Enjoy special storytimes featuring your favorite children’s book characters and get your picture taken when they drop by for a visit. Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 W 83 Street Manhattan For more click here. Read more 4:30 pm: Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog August 18, 2019 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm As part of the Children's Museum of Manhattan's "Right On! Read On!" program, readers all ages will get a chance to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog. Enjoy special storytimes featuring your favorite children’s book characters and get your picture taken when they drop by for a visit. Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 W 83 Street Manhattan For more click here. Read more
19 11:30 am: Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog August 19, 2019 11:30 am – 12:30 pm As part of the Children's Museum of Manhattan's "Right On! Read On!" program, readers all ages will get a chance to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog. Enjoy special storytimes featuring your favorite children’s book characters and get your picture taken when they drop by for a visit. Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 W 83 Street Manhattan For more click here. Read more 12:00 pm: Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog August 19, 2019 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm As part of the Children's Museum of Manhattan's "Right On! Read On!" program, readers all ages will get a chance to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog. Enjoy special storytimes featuring your favorite children’s book characters and get your picture taken when they drop by for a visit. Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 W 83 Street Manhattan For more click here. Read more 3:30 pm: Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog August 19, 2019 3:30 pm – 4:30 pm As part of the Children's Museum of Manhattan's "Right On! Read On!" program, readers all ages will get a chance to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog. Enjoy special storytimes featuring your favorite children’s book characters and get your picture taken when they drop by for a visit. Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 W 83 Street Manhattan For more click here. Read more 4:30 pm: Meet Clifford the Big Red Dog August 19, 2019 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm As part of the Children's Museum of Manhattan's "Right On! Read On!" program, readers all ages will get a chance to meet Clifford the Big Red Dog. Enjoy special storytimes featuring your favorite children’s book characters and get your picture taken when they drop by for a visit. Children’s Museum of Manhattan 212 W 83 Street Manhattan For more click here. Read more	20	21	22	23	24 1:00 pm: Corgi Meet Up August 24, 2019 1:00 pm – 4:00 pm New York Corgis is hosting its second August Corgi Meet Up at Hillside Dog Park in Brooklyn. Hillside Park is located at the corner of Vine Street and Columbia Heights near the Brooklyn Bridge. Hillside Dog Park Vine Street Brooklyn For more click here. Read more	25
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