March 17, 2022 / 9:10 AM This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. The five least popular breeds according to AKC: sloughis (193), Belgian laekenois (194), American foxhounds (195), English foxhounds (196) and Norwegian lundehunds (197), which is the rarest breed of the bunch, according to the Associated Press. / CBS Miami.

The Labrador retriever has been tabbed the most popular dog breed in the United States for the 31st consecutive year, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). 83.

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Of course, the best breed is subjective. The AKC used registration data to compile the list of 2021s most popular breeds. I started in Labradors 49 years ago, have handled all breeds and I have wondered if I would find a breed I preferred to the Labrador.

The breed beat out 196 other recognized breeds to take home the honor.

If you want a new furry friend and are considering several breeds, determine what will suit your family best.

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Rounding out the top 10, in order, are bulldogs, beagles, Rottweilers, German shorthaired pointers and dachshunds. The AKC says Labs' temperament and versatility are two traits that keep them favorites among American families.

#1 Labrador Retriever pic.twitter.com/pVpLhbHQ3b, American Kennel Club (@akcdoglovers) March 15, 2022.

Please enter valid email address to continue. Checkout Simplemost for additional stories. Finally, in 1991, they made No. French bulldogs maintained last years No. 17).

The AKC first recognized the breed in January 2021. The club's annual popularity rankings came out Tuesday, drawn from more than 800,000 purebred puppies and older pooches that joined the nation's oldest canine registry last year. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (User Agreement updated 1/1/21. To see the full rankings, visit the American Kennel Club website. 53) or Great Dane (No. While many favorites remain near the top, there have been a few recent changes.

2 spot, and golden retrievers jumped ahead of German shepherd dogs in third and fourth place, respectively. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. MIAMI (CBSMiami) -- The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog breed in the U.S. once again, according to the American Kennel Club.

136, while the Puli, with its unique corded coat, dropped 21 places to No. The American Kennel Club (AKC) just announced the organizations annual list of dog breeds ranked by popularity. I have not..

Labrador retrievers top the list for the 31st year in a row.

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Poodles edged out bulldogs for fifth place, making it the first time the breed has made the top five since 1997.

The breed beat out 196 other recognized breeds to take home the honor. The organization reports that there are currently more families with dogs than with children, and that the pandemic has prompted many first-time dog owners to bring puppies home. This story originally appeared on Simplemost.

They are not the smartest breed.

The American Kennel Clubs annual popularity rankings come out Tuesday, March 15, 2022, and poodles are in the top 10. The organization took to Twitter to announce the top 10 breeds with gifs, such as this one presenting the two most popular of all. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local.

Copyright 2022 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. FILE - Siba, a poodle, competes for Best in Show during the 144th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Feb. 11, 2020, in New York.

We leave that honor to the Border Collie, but Labradors are one of the most intuitive breeds I have dealt with. Rounding out the top five were, in order, French bulldogs, golden retrievers, German shepherds and poodles, the latter of which moved back into the top five for the first time since 1997, AKC reported. First recognized by the AKC in 1917, labs didnt make the top 10 list until the 1970s.

Because of this, the most popular breeds vary notably in size, temperament and appearance. 1, a record they have held for 31 years.

It is a small dog that has extra toes and unusual flexibility that, at one time, helped them climb Norwegian cliffs. (AP Photo/John Minchillo, File).

FILE - Memo, a Labrador retriever, competes in the sporting group during the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, at Madison Square Garden in New York, Feb. 13, 2018. A breed new to the list, the Biewer Terrier, debuted at No.

Though corgis sometimes seem to rule the internet, Pembroke Welsh corgis were just out of the top 10 on the AKCs list, at No.

The American Kennel Clubs annual popularity rankings come out Tuesday, March 15, 2022, and Labrador retrievers are the top dog.

Adopting a dog from a rescue or shelter can be a fantastic way to find your new best friend and save a life. And lets not forget mixed-breed pups. 11, followed by Australian shepherds (No.

In addition to the poodle, there was some significant movement for several breeds on the list. 13). Who knows?

14) or Pekingese (No. On the other hand, if loyalty is your favorite quality in a pooch, perhaps a boxer (No. Get browser notifications for breaking news, live events, and exclusive reporting. For instance, if you would love a dog thats big in size but low energy, you might prefer a Saint Bernard (No. Labs top the list for the 31st year in a row. Well-bred Labradors have absolutely the most wonderful temperaments, Judy Heim, a long-time breeder and handler from Turlock, California, told the AKC. All rights reserved (About Us).

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Poodles reentered the top five for the first time since 1997, landing in fifth place. How popular is your pup?

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STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. Theyre top dogs again.

Here's a look at the top 10 breeds based on the AKC's 2021 registration data: The rarest breed last year was the Norwegian lundehund,a smallish dog which boasts extra toes and unusual flexibility that once helped them climb Norwegian cliffs to hunt puffins nesting in narrow crevices. They might even return the favor one day.

The field spaniel moved up 24 places to No. 2022 Advance Local Media LLC. 12) and Yorkshire terriers (No. The AKC points to Labs temperament and versatility as two traits that keep them favorites among American families. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)AP.

Give Light and the People Will Find Their Own Way, The American Kennel Club (AKC) just announced, Judy Heim, a long-time breeder and handler from Turlock, California, told the AKC, corgis sometimes seem to rule the internet.