French Bulldog Is Miami's Most Popular Breed

NEW YORK, March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- This year, the French Bulldog took Miami's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC^®) 2018 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S.

The French Bulldog was also recognized as the #1 pup in Houston and Orlando.

The Havanese and Doberman Pinscher both fell out of the city's top ten in 2018, while Yorkshire Terriers and Miniature Schnauzers climbed into numbers seven and ten, respectively. Miami's love for the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel also showed this past year, as the breed shot up the ranks from number 30 to number 14. 

"The German Shepherd Dog has been dethroned as the French Bulldog takes the honor of Miami's most popular breed," said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo.  "This playful pup is becoming a fan favorite all over the country."

Miami's top 5 breeds for 2018:

Miami's Most Popular Breeds 2018

1. French Bulldog
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Golden Retriever
4. Labrador Retriever
5. Bulldog
6. Rottweiler
7. Yorkshire Terrier
8. Dachshund
9. Poodle
10. Miniature Schnauzer

* Registration data pulled from Miami zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service

The AKC also announced its nationwide rankings today in a press conference at the AKC Museum of the Dog in NYC. The Labrador Retriever once again breaks records!  The loveable Lab remains the number one most popular breed in the United States for the 28^th year.

While the Labrador Retriever continues its reign at the top, the German Shorthaired Pointer has been quietly climbing the charts over the past decade.  This versatile, all-purpose hunter came in at number nine in 2018 – it's highest position since becoming recognized in 1930.

Most Popular Breeds Nationwide 2018

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog 
3. Golden Retriever
4. French Bulldog
5. Bulldog

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SOURCE American Kennel Club

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