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Top Ten Dog Breeds

The American Kennel Club's (AKC) top 10 registered dog breeds in the United States.

Rank 1997 2002 2006 2007 2009 2010
1. Retrievers (Labrador) Retrievers (Labrador) Retrievers (Labrador) Retrievers (Labrador) Retrievers (Labrador) Retrievers (Labrador)
2. Rottweilers Retrievers (Golden) Yorkshire Terriers Yorkshire Terriers German Shepherd Dogs German Shepherd Dogs
3. German Shepherd Dogs German Shepherd Dogs German Shepherd Dogs German Shepherd Dogs Yorkshire Terriers Yorkshire Terriers
4. Retrievers (Golden) Beagles Retrievers (Golden) Retrievers (Golden) Retrievers (Golden) Beagles
5. Poodles Dachshunds Beagles Beagles Beagles Retrievers (Golden)
6. Beagles Yorkshire Terriers Dachshunds Boxers Boxers Bulldogs
7. Dachshunds Boxers Boxers Dachshunds Bulldogs Boxers
8. Spaniels (Cocker) Poodles Poodles Poodles Dachshunds Dachshunds
9. Yorkshire Terriers Chihuahuas Shih Tzu Shih Tzu Poodles Poodles
10. Pomeranians Shih Tzu Miniature Schnauzers Bulldogs Shih Tzu Shih Tzu
Source: The American Kennel Club www.akc.org

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