AKC Top Breed Announcement



THE TOP 10

In 2013, Labs grabbed the record for the longest stretch at No. 1, and they haven’t let go. Affable, relatively easy to train and eager to please, they’re popular partly because “you don’t have to be an expert dog owner to own a Lab,” says AKC Vice President Gina DiNardo. But for those seeking more than a family pet, the breed has proved itself at everything from bomb sniffing to guiding the blind.

The rest of the top 10, in order:

▪ German shepherds

▪ golden retrievers

▪ bulldogs

▪ beagles

▪ French bulldogs

▪ poodles

▪ Rottweilers

▪ Yorkshire terriers

▪ boxers

The AKC doesn’t release raw numbers, only rankings. But DiNardo says the total number of registered dogs grew 8 percent last year.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals and some other animal-rights activists deplore the pursuit of purebreds, saying it fuels puppy mills and diverts people from adopting mixed-breed dogs. The AKC says conscientious breeding helps owners predict what dog will be right for them to make a lasting match.

Whether purebred or mixed-breed, “there’s a right dog for everyone,” DiNardo says.

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