French Bulldog Reigns Supreme Once Again In San Francisco
Nationally, Labrador Retriever Remains America's Most Popular
NEW YORK, March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- The Frenchies continue to hold the hearts of dog owners in San Francisco as they retain the top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2018 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S.
The Frenchie was also recognized as the #1 pup in New York City and Miami.
The Bulldog gained popularity last year in San Francisco, rising three spots to number five. The Yorkshire Terrier, however, fell out of the city's top 10 going from ninth to nineteenth in 2018.
"San Francisco loves its Frenchies," said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo. "The city doesn't share the rest of the nation's affinity for German Shepherd Dogs, however, as the breed can't seem to crack the top five."
San Francisco's top 10 breeds for 2018:
San Francisco's Most Popular Breeds 2018
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Bulldog
- German Shepherd Dog
- Poodle
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Bernese Mountain Dog
- Miniature Schnauzer
* Registration data pulled from San Francisco zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
There were notable favorites among the city's distinct neighborhoods:
- Soma: Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Castro: Golden Retriever
- Portrero: French Bulldog
- Pacific Heights: Golden Retriever
- Nopa: Labrador Retriever
- Nob Hill: French Bulldog
- The Mission: Bernese Mountain Dog
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 28th 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
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
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