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Do you know which breed of dog is the most popular in the United States?
Following are the Top 10 dog breeds (plus a complete list showing all 164 AKC registered dog breeds, in order).
See what the most popular dog breeds are today…
Top Dog Breeds:
1. Labrador Retrievers
2. German Shepherd Dogs
3. Yorkshire Terriers
4. Golden Retrievers
5. Beagles
6. Boxers
7. Bulldogs
8. Dachshunds
9. Poodles
10. Shih Tzus
See the complete list of all 164 dog breeds, in order of popularity, according to the AKC. Also, check out the most popular dog breeds by city!
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I like to help Dog Parents find unique ways to do things that will save time & money — so I write about "outside the box" Dog Tips and Dog Hacks that most wouldn't think of. I’m a lifelong dog owner — currently have 2 mixed breed Golden Aussies that we found abandoned on the side of the road as puppies. I've always trained my own dogs and help friends train theirs, as well. Professionally, I worked at a vet and have several friends who are veterinarians — whom I consult with regularly. (And just because I love animals so much, I also worked at a Zoo for awhile!) I've been sharing my best ideas with others by blogging full-time since 1998 (the same year that Google started… and before the days of Facebook and YouTube). My daily motivation is to help first-time dog owners be better prepared from the first day your new puppy enters your home. I like to help dog owners understand what's 'normal' and what you can expect in terms of living with and training your dog — how to get through the ups & downs of potty training, chewing, teaching commands, getting your dog to listen, and everything else that takes place during that hectic first year! When I'm not training, walking, grooming, or making homemade treats for my dogs, you will find me at the corner of Good News & Fun Times as publisher of The Fun Times Guide (32 fun & helpful websites). To date, I've written over 500 articles for dog owners on this site!