Labrador Retriever Leads The Pack As Most Popular For 27th Year

"The Labrador Retriever has its paws firmly planted in Americans' hearts," said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo.  "It's such a versatile and family friendly breed.  Don't underestimate the power of the Frenchie, though!  Its adaptability and loveable temperament make it very appealing to a wide variety of people.  The French Bulldog is poised for a takeover."

In addition to the country's most popular, rare breeds were on the rise in 2017.  The Norwegian Buhund rose four spots (174^th to 170^th), Skye Terriers rose six spots (178^th to 172^nd), Canaan Dogs jumped six spots (181^st to 175^th), and Harriers rose three spots (186^th to 183^rd).

See below for AKC's top 10 most popular breeds in 2017, along with the 2016 comparison:

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