What’s the Most Popular Dog Breed in the U.S.?

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A black French bulldog and a white French bulldog with pink ears sit side by side on grass, both facing forward.

Four Australian Shepherd puppies with different coat colors sit side by side on a log outdoors, highlighting variation in their fur patterns and markings.

A Bernese mountain dog with a black, white, and brown coat lies on green grass with its tongue out, trees visible in the background.

Cheerful and energetic

A short-headed breed

Miniature Schnauzer

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Red and tan Doberman pinscher standing alert on grass with natural, undocked ears and tail, in a wooded outdoor setting.

Australian Shepherd

High-energy toy

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A black French bulldog and a white French bulldog with pink ears sit side by side on grass, both facing forward.

French Bulldogs

A grumpy-looking but joyful breed.

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Four Australian Shepherd puppies with different coat colors sit side by side on a log outdoors, highlighting variation in their fur patterns and markings.

Baby herders

A litter of Australian Shepherd puppies.

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A Bernese mountain dog with a black, white, and brown coat lies on green grass with its tongue out, trees visible in the background.

Bernese Mountain Dog

One of the more active giant breeds.

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Cheerful and energetic

Cheerful and energetic

Pomeranian.

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A short-headed breed

A short-headed breed

Boxer.

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Miniature Schnauzer

Miniature Schnauzer

The distinctive hairy face of the Miniature Schnauzer.

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Pembroke Welsh Corgi

A breed noted for its short legs, often miniscule or entirely docked tail, and stocky...

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Red and tan Doberman pinscher standing alert on grass with natural, undocked ears and tail, in a wooded outdoor setting.

A sleek and powerful working dog

A Doberman Pinscher with uncropped ears and an undocked tail.

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Australian Shepherd

Australian Shepherd

A red merle Australian Shepherd.

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High-energy toy

High-energy toy

A Yorkshire Terrier, a high-energy breed of toy dog developed in northern England.

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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel in Blenheim chestnut and white coloring, wearing a harness, with long ears and expressive eyes, outdoors in a park setting.

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Sweet, gentle, and loving.

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Cane Corso

Cane Corso

A breed of mastiff descended from war dogs of ancient Rome.

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An English bulldog with a stocky build, wrinkled face, and short coat stands on green grass with bushes in the background.

Bulldog

A stocky breed with a rolling gait and the nickname “sourmug.”

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A German shorthaired pointer dog with a brown and white spotted coat runs on grass carrying a stick in its mouth.

German Shorthaired Pointer

A German Shorthaired Pointer with a stick.

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A Rottweiler with a black and tan coat stands on grass with its tail intact and raised, looking alert with its mouth open.

Stocky and strong

A Rottweiler with an undocked tail.

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Adult beagle lying on grass with her puppy standing in front of her, both looking toward the camera in a green outdoor setting.

Family fun

A Beagle with her puppy.

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Black standard poodle with curly fur stands on green grass, tongue out, with leafy plants in the background.

A Standard Poodle

The Poodle is often ranked as one of the most intelligent of all dog breeds.

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The “badger dog”

A smooth-coated Dachshund.

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German Shepherd dog standing on green grass, facing forward with tongue out and ears upright.

German Shepherd

Smart and loyal, the German Shepherd is a common watchdog and service animal.

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Golden retriever with mouth open and tongue out, looking forward against a blurred green background.

panting

A panting golden retriever.

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A black Labrador retriever stands on grass outdoors, facing left with its mouth slightly open and tail raised.

A favorite breed

Labrador Retriever.

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A fawn-colored French bulldog stands outdoors on grass, facing forward with its ears perked and a stocky, muscular build.

French Bulldog

A smaller variety of Bulldog.

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