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Lab Retriever Again Tops Most Popular Breed List

But the mighty bulldog pushes its way into the Top 5, as the American Kennel Club releases the annual list that gets everyone talking. Share your photos of your favorite breed!

 
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"Rebel", a two-year-old Labrador Retriever, waits patiently on a rock for her trainers next command. She was spot-on with most of the requests, until a live pair of Mallard ducks took flight from the shoreline.....that was just too much of a distraction!
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The American Kennel Club released its annual list of the most popular breeds in America, and for the 22nd year in a row, the Labrador retriever is Number 1.

The 2012 Top Ten list had a few shake-ups, as the Yorkshire terrier dropped to sixth place and the bulldog moved into fifth. The golden retriever and beagle also swapped spots between 2011 and 2012.

"Bigger breeds are making their move," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson in a press release. "The popularity of the pint-sized, portable pooch just gave way to a litter of larger breeds in the Top 10. These predictable, durable, steady breeds, like Labs and Goldens, are great with kids and offer the whole family more dog to love.

Here is the full list:

2012 Most Popular Dogs in the U.S.  
1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Golden Retriever
4. Beagle
5. Bulldog
6. Yorkshire Terrier
7. Boxer
8. Poodle
9. Rottweiler
10. Dachshund

Here is the AKC's ranking of all 177 breeds that it recognizes.

There are several Milwaukee chapters for American Kennel Club breeds, listed on the website. There is also a Milwaukee Dog Training Club through the AKC.

Related Topics: AKC, Dogs, Labrador Retriever, Milwaukee, Pets, Top Breeds, and Training

CowDung

11:59 am on Friday, February 1, 2013

I'm surprised that the Portuguese Water Dog didn't make the list...

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D. Schmitz

3:07 pm on Friday, February 1, 2013

I am glad to see that the larger breeds are back. Love my German Shepherds!

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