The Most Popular Dog Breeds in the U.S.

What We're Showing

The 20 most popular dog breeds in the United States, using data from the American Kennel Club (the world's largest registry of purebred dogs).

The popularity ranking is determined using the AKC's annual registration statistics, with the latest data for the year 2023.

Key Takeaways

• The French Bulldog is the most popular dog breed for the second year in a row, having climbed the rankings all the way from 14th back in 2012.
• Before 2022, the Labrador Retriever was top dog, ranking as the most popular breed in the U.S. for 31 years in a row.
• The Dachshund leaped up the rankings recently, jumping from ninth in 2022 to sixth in 2023.