French Bulldog Remains San Francisco's Favorite Breed

NEW YORK, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Once again, the French Bulldog took San Francisco's top spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC^®) 2020 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S.

The French Bulldog was also recognized as the #1 pup in West Palm Beach and Philadelphia.

The Poodle is rising up the ranks in San Francisco, making its way into the top five this past year. The Pembroke Welsh Corgi is another favorite in the Golden Gate City, holding firmly to the #4 spot. The lovable Labrador Retriever also climbed up the ranks, stealing the number two spot from the Golden Retriever, pushing them to #3.

"Love for the Frenchie has taken over the country, and San Francisco is right on trend," said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo. "There was still a lot of movement in the city's favorites this year, though, with Dachshunds and Australian Shepherds both breaking into the top ten."

San Francisco's top 5 breeds for 2020:

* 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: French Bulldog
• Castro: Labrador Retriever
• Portrero: French Bulldog
• Pacific Heights: Golden Retriever
• Nopa: Golden Retriever
• Nob Hill: Golden Retriever
• The Mission: Golden Retriever

The AKC also announced its nationwide rankings today at the AKC Museum of the Dog in NYC. The Labrador Retriever celebrates a milestone!  The loveable Lab remains the number one most popular breed in the United States for the 30^th year.

While the Lab holds firmly to the top spot, the French Bulldog has continued to skyrocket in popularity. The Frenchie landed at number two in 2020, knocking the German Shepherd Dog down to third. The German Shepherd Dog had been the second most popular dog breed since 2009.

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[EDITOR'S NOTE:  Interviews on the most popular dogs in the U.S. or in your city can be arranged by contacting Jessica D'Amato at [email protected] or 212-696-8346.  Photos are available to members of the media upon request.]  

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