Popular Dog Breeds

There are hundreds of purebred breeds of dogs that live in the US. In addition, there are countless hybrid dogs and mixed breeds. According to the American Kennel Association (AKC), the following ten dog breeds were the most popular breeds in the United States for 2010:

  1. Labrador Retrievers
  2. German Shepherds
  3. Yorkshire Terriers
  4. Beagles
  5. Golden Retrievers
  6. Bulldogs
  7. Boxers
  8. Dachshunds
  9. Poodles
  10. Shih Tzu