American Kennel Club Reveals Greater New York Metropolitan Area's Top Dogs
-- Nationally, Labrador Retriever Remains America's Most Popular Breed As German Shepherd Dog Makes A Move For The Top Spot --
NEW YORK, Jan. 27 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Kennel Club® (AKC) announced today the "Top 5" most popular AKC-registered dog breeds in the greater New York metropolitan area for 2009.* Once again, the Yorkshire Terrier and Labrador Retriever took the top spots in the New York City area and Long Island respectively, while the Bull Terrier replaced the Shih Tzu as the number one breed in Newark.
"With the Yorkshire Terrier remaining a New York City area favorite and now joined by the Dachsund and Shih Tzu, the small dog reigned supreme in 2009," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Despite a national rise in popularity, the German Shepherd and Bulldog both dropped down the New York City area's list to rank fifth and seventh respectively."
New York City's Top 5 breeds for 2009 compared to 2008:
* Registration data pulled from New York City zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
"While Long Island favors large breeds for its top three, the Yorkshire Terrier replaced the Rottweiler on Long Island's 2009 list of popular breeds," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Four of Long Island's most popular breeds are also ranked in the nation's top five, showing that the area is keeping with the national trend."
Long Island's Top 5 breeds for 2009 compared to 2008:
Long Island's Most Popular Breeds 2009 |
Long Island's 2008 Ranking |
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4. Shih Tzu |
4. Shih Tzu |
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5. Rottweiler |
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*Registration data pulled from Long Island zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
"While many cities across the nation have a top five that resembles the national list, Newark's favorite breeds are very different," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Newark favors the Bull Terrier, which ranks 57th nationally and is often described as playful and clownish. It's a great breed for families, which might be why it has found favor in Newark."
Newark's Top 5 breeds for 2009 compared to 2008:
Newark's Most Popular Breeds 2009 |
Newark's 2008 Ranking |
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1. Bull Terrier |
1. Shih Tzu |
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2. Shih Tzu** |
2. Havanese |
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3. Yorkshire Terrier** |
3. Beagle |
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4. Bulldog |
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5. Pug/ Rottweiler*** |
5. Bulldog/ Rottweiler/ German Shorthaired Pointer**** |
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*Registration data pulled from Newark zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
**Tied for 1st (2009)
***Tied for 5th (2009)
****Tied for 4th (2008)
The AKC also announced their nationwide registration statistics today, revealing that for the 19th consecutive year the Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred dog in America. But, the AKC notes that this year the German Shepherd Dog made a move for the top spot by overtaking the Yorkshire Terrier and is now ranked second most popular in the nation for the first time in more than three decades.
Most Popular Breeds Nationwide 2009 |
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5. Beagle |
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Dog lovers can see and learn more about all of their favorite breeds on Saturday, February 6, 2010, when the AKC/Eukanuba National Championship — where the country's top dogs compete for $225,000 in prize money and the title of "National Champion" — airs on Animal Planet and the Discovery Channel, 8-11 p.m. (ET/PT). You can also catch the AKC Humane Fund Awards for Canine Excellence honorees, which include the Golden Retriever "Robin" in the Law Enforcement category.
The American Kennel Club, founded in 1884, is a not-for-profit organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its nearly 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 20,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding, lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog tests. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.
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