FRENCH BULLDOG REMAINS CHICAGO'S MOST POPULAR BREED

NEW YORK, March 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The French Bulldog took Chicago's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC^®) 2021 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S. for the second year in a row.

The French Bulldog was also recognized as the #1 pup in Atlanta, GA and Las Vegas, NV.

There's been a big shakeup in Chicago's top ten this past year. Moving up is the Boxer, which was the 12^th most popular breed in 2020. In 2021, it takes the tenth spot on the list. In addition, the Bernese Mountain Dog is now the ninth most popular breed after placing 21^st in 2020.

"It's no surprise the Frenchie remains Chicago's most popular breed since it's perfect for city dwellers" said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo. "The growth in popularity of the Bernese Mountain Dog is significant. Don't let their big and burly size fool you. They can be extremely gentle with children and are very smart and trainable."

Chicago's top 5 breeds for 2021:

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

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

The AKC also announced its nationwide rankings today at a virtual press conference at the AKC Museum of the Dog in NYC. No one can keep the Lab down! The ever-popular Labrador Retriever is the nation's favorite dog for the 31^st consecutive year.

While the loveable Lab remains a constant at the top of the charts, the Poodle has pawed its way back into the top five after 24 years, bumping the perennial favorite Bulldog out for the first time in almost a decade. The Bulldog has been a fixture among the top five most popular breeds since 2012.

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About the American Kennel Club
Founded in 1884, the American Kennel Club 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 more than 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 22,000 competitions for AKC-registered purebred and mixed breed 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 Reunite and the AKC Museum of the Dog.  For more information, visit www.akc.org.

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SOURCE American Kennel Club

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