American Top Dogs: Here are the 10 most popular breeds of adorable dog in the USA - including the loving Labrador 🐕
David Hepburn
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These are the most popular dog breeds in the United States of America since the global pandemic hit. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The last two years have seen many of us welcome a new four-legged friend into our homes, as the Kennel Club saw dog ownership soar.
But it wasn't just in the UK that people rushed to buy a new puppy – dog ownership soared all over the world.
In the USA, the country with the most dogs with nearly 80 million pet pups, demand grew to such an extent that many shelters were completely emptied of animals.
As it has been every year since the 1990s, the Labrador is the USA's top dog for the 30th time in a row. It's also the most popular dog in the UK - with the perfect mix of intelligence, playfulness and sensitivity. They also make wonderful therapy dogs. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
And demand for both rescue dogs and puppies remains high, with the average price of some breeds nearly tripling over little more than a year. With 215 different pedigree breeds, plus numerous popular crossbreeds, there’s no shortage of choice when it comes to selecting a perfect pooch.
But some remain a rarer sight in parks than others, according to figures from the American Kennel Club.
Here are the 10 breeds of dog that are most popular in the USA.
For the first time ever, the French Bulldog takes second spot in the list of the USA's favourite dogs. The breed, with it's adorable 'bat ears' enjoyed a surge in popularity over 2020. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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A top choice for police and army dogs, the German Shepherd is also popular when it comes to American families looking for a pet - it's dropped a place since 2019 but still comfortably takes thrid spot. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
A close cousin of the Labrador Retriever, the equally adorable Golden Retriever takes fourth spot in America's favourite dogs. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Described by the American Kennel Club as "kind but courageous, friendly but dignified" the Bulldog rounds out their top five dogs for 2020. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Just missing out on a place in the top five is the Poodle, which comes in three different sizes - toy, miniature and standard. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Originally bred to hunt, the Beagle is now more commonly a beloved family pet in the USA. This merry, friendly and curious breed is the seventh most popular breed of dog in the USA according to the American Kennel Club. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
The Rottweiler has a largely unfair reputation for aggression, but plenty of Americans realise it can make for a gentle and loving pet - they take eighth spot in the American Kennel Club popularity rankings. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Affectionately known as 'wiener dogs', the diminutive Dachshund completes the top 10 of America's favourite breeds of dog. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
Another breed with a history of hunting, the German Shorthaired Pointer got its name from its skill of 'pointing' out prey. They were the ninth most popular dog in America in 2020. (Photo: Canva/Getty Images)
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