The French Bulldog Is Houston's Most Popular Breed
Nationally, Labrador Retriever Remains America's Most Popular
NEW YORK, March 20, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- Houston has a new top dog! The French Bulldog took the city's #1 spot in the American Kennel Club's (AKC®) 2018 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S.
The French Bulldog was also recognized as the #1 pup in Las Vegas, West Palm Beach and San Francisco.
The French Bulldog knocked the Labrador Retriever out of the #1 spot. The Frenchie previously ranked 3rd in 2017. The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel broke into the top ten after placing 12th in the previous year.
"French Bulldogs have been slowly growing in popularity over the last ten years, most recently breaking into the top ten nationally," said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo. "They're playful, alert and adaptable, which makes them perfect for city dwellers."
Houston's top 10 breeds for 2018:
Houston's Most Popular Breeds 2018
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Rottweiler
- Poodle
- Doberman Pinscher
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
* Registration data pulled from Houston's zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
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 – its 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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