Labrador Retriever Holds Tightly To Raleigh's Top Spot

NEW YORK, March 16, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The Labrador Retriever continues to reign supreme in Raleigh according to the American Kennel Club's (AKC^®) 2020 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S.

The Labrador Retriever was also recognized as the #1 pup in St. Louis and Washington D.C.

The Labrador Retriever held firmly to the #1 spot in Raleigh in 2020, but there were some movers and shakers amongst the top ten. The Beagle pawed its way up from number seven to number five and the Golden Retriever jumped up one spot, kicking the German Shepherd Dog down to number three.

"It's no surprise that Raleigh loves its Labs," said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo. "The breed's friendly, outgoing temperament has made the Lab the nation's top dog for thirty years now. With the French Bulldog growing in popularity around the country, I'm excited to see what changes may be in store for this city in the coming years."

Raleigh's top 5 breeds for 2020:

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

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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