Top Ten Dog Breeds

Updated February 21, 2017 | Factmonster Staff

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

Rank 1997 2002 2006 2007 2009 2010 2012
1. Retrievers (Labrador) 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 German Shepherd Dogs
3. German Shepherd Dogs German Shepherd Dogs German Shepherd Dogs German Shepherd Dogs Yorkshire Terriers Yorkshire Terriers Retrievers (Golden)
4. Retrievers (Golden) Beagles Retrievers (Golden) Retrievers (Golden) Retrievers (Golden) Beagles Beagles
5. Poodles Dachshunds Beagles Beagles Beagles Retrievers (Golden) Bulldogs
6. Beagles Yorkshire Terriers Dachshunds Boxers Boxers Bulldogs Yorkshire Terriers
7. Dachshunds Boxers Boxers Dachshunds Bulldogs Boxers Boxers
8. Spaniels (Cocker) Poodles Poodles Poodles Dachshunds Dachshunds Poodle
9. Yorkshire Terriers Chihuahuas Shih Tzu Shih Tzu Poodles Poodles Rottweiler
10. Pomeranians Shih Tzu Miniature Schnauzers Bulldogs Shih Tzu Shih Tzu Dachshund
Source: The American Kennel Club www.akc.org

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