Top Dog Breeds in the U.S. for 2007
By: Susan Muller Esneault, DVM
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The most popular dog in the US is actually the mixed-breed, sometimes known as "designer dogs". Of the AKC registered breeds, the following were the most popular in 2007.
1) Labrador retriever, for the 17th consecutive year
2) Yorkshire terrier
3) German shepherd
4) Golden retriever
5) Beagle
6) Boxer
7) Dachshund
8) Poodle
9) Shih tzu
10) English Bulldog
The English Bulldog makes its first appearance ever on the top 10 list.