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FILE— Labrador retrievers Soave, 2, left, and Hola, 10-months, pose for photographs as Harbor, right, 8-weeks, takes a nap during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarters in New York, March 28, 2018.The American Kennel Club announced Wednesday, March 15, 2023 that French bulldogs have become the United States’ most prevalent dog breed, ending Labrador retrievers’ record-breaking 31 years at the top. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File) There are an estimated 78 million dog owners in the United States. Each year, the American Kennel Club tracks dog registrations to see which breeds are gaining in popularity in the United States and which ones are falling out of favor. Several obvious factors that help a breed’s national popularity include size, maintenance, hypoallergenic coats, disposition, temperament, and of course name recognition. Dachshunds, Beagles, Bulldogs, and Rottweilers are all very popular. Poodles, German shepherds, golden and Labrador retrievers all landed in the top five breeds. Currently, the most popular dog in the United States is a French bulldog.
