What's the most common dog?

Every year the American Kennel Club releases our ranking of the most popular dog breeds based on AKC registration statistics for the previous year. The Labrador Retriever holds the top spot, and this friendly favorite has been No. 1 since 1991.
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What is the most common dog in the world?

1) Bulldog. According to data from Google Trends, the Bulldog is the most popular dog breed in the world.
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What is the #1 dog breed 2021?

The American Kennel Club has used registration data to compile the list of 2021's most popular breeds. As always, the Labrador Retriever tops the list — this time for the 31st year! The Lab's temperament and versatility are just two of the traits that contribute to its perennial popularity.
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What is the #1 dog breed 2019?

On Wednesday, the American Kennel Club released its annual list of the most popular breeds, and there's a clear top dog. For the 28th year in a row, the Labrador retriever came in at No. 1.
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Which is the No 1 friendly dog?

The Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in the United States for a reason. The breed is friendly, patient, and trainable. The breed is extremely versatile, doing everything including hunting, showing, dock diving, tracking, obedience.
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TOP 10 Most POPULAR Dog Breeds in the World



What is the rarest dog breed?

5 of the World's Rarest Dog Breeds
  1. Norwegian Lundehund. Dating back to the Ice Age, the Norwegian Lundehund is recognised as one of the rarest dog breeds on the planet due to its unique characteristics, which aren't shared by any other breed. ...
  2. Lagotto Romagnolo. ...
  3. Azawakh. ...
  4. Otterhound. ...
  5. Mudi.
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What is the most loyal dog?

Top 10 Most Loyal Dog Breeds
  • #8: Yorkshire Terrier. ...
  • #7: Dobermann Pinscher. ...
  • #6: German Shepherd. ...
  • #5: Golden Retriever. ...
  • #4: Staffordshire Bull Terrier. ...
  • #3: Labrador Retriever. ...
  • #2: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel. ...
  • #1: Xoloitzcuintli.
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What is the most expensive dog?

A golden-haired Tibetan mastiff puppy has reportedly been sold for a whopping $2 million in China, potentially making it the world's most expensive dog.
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What is the smartest dog?

  • Border collie. According to The Intelligence of Dogs, which ranks 131 dog breeds in terms of their relative intelligence, the border collie is the smartest dog breed known to man. ...
  • Poodle. ...
  • German shepherd. ...
  • Golden retriever. ...
  • Doberman pinscher. ...
  • Shetland sheepdog. ...
  • Labrador retriever. ...
  • Papillon.
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What is America's favorite dog?

Overall Most Popular Dog Breed: Labrador Retriever (Lab)

For the 31st year in a row, Labrador retrievers have claimed the top spot as America's most beloved breed and it's easy to see why.
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What are the 10 most popular dog?

The Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds in America in 2020
  1. Labrador Retriever. Scout the Yellow Labrador Retriever with DogWatch of Montana Dealer Ed Johnson (in his Lab mask)
  2. French Bulldog. ...
  3. German Shepherd. ...
  4. Golden Retriever. ...
  5. English Bulldog. ...
  6. Poodle. ...
  7. Beagle. ...
  8. Rottweiler.
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What is the most popular pet in the world 2021?

Top Pet Statistics
  • Fish: 142 million freshwater fish and 9.6 million saltwater fish.
  • Cats: 88.3 million cats.
  • Dogs: 74.8 million dogs.
  • Birds: 16 million birds.
  • Small Animals: 24.3 million small animals (Hamsters & Guinea Pigs)
  • Horses: 13.8 million horses.
  • Reptiles: 13.4 million reptiles.
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What is the most popular pet?

Dogs are the most popular pet globally, owned by 33% of respondents, with cats coming in second, at 23%.
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What is the safest family dog?

5 Safest Dog Breeds
  1. Labrador Retriever. Loveable labs bring joy to children everywhere. ...
  2. Golden Retriever. The unparalleled playfulness of the Golden Retriever is a big plus. ...
  3. Irish Setter. Irish Setters thrive on companionship rather than solitude. ...
  4. Beagle. ...
  5. Border Collie.
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What's the most obedient dog?

The 25 Most Obedient Dog Breeds
  1. Labrador Retriever. A popular dog breed, and America's favorite for the last 30 years, the Labrador Retriever is friendly, energetic, and eager to please. ...
  2. German Shepherd. ...
  3. Vizsla. ...
  4. Golden Retriever. ...
  5. English Springer Spaniel. ...
  6. Poodle. ...
  7. Border Collie. ...
  8. Keeshond.
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Which dog is not loyal?

According to Svartberg's data (PDF), a pinscher, a Bernese mountain dog, or an English springer spaniel might be the most disloyal since each ranks very low on playfulness, with moderate sociability.
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What is the oldest dog breed?

Saluki – 5000 years

The Saluki currently holds the Guinness World Record for being the oldest breed of dog in the world. Although new research may have undermined that claim, its ancient origins are undeniable.
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What's the coolest dog breed?

Top 10 Coolest Dog Breeds
  • Whippet.
  • Cockapoo.
  • Golden Retriever.
  • Blue Heeler.
  • Weimaraner.
  • Yorkshire Terrier.
  • Labradoodle.
  • Labrador Retriever.
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What is the ugliest dog breed?

Though many types of dogs have tried to claim the title of Ugliest Dog, there's one breed that stands alone in producing the most unsightly canines: the Chinese crested. Since the beginning of the World's Ugliest Dog Contest in the 1970s, the winner has been either a purebred or part Chinese crested at least 22 times.
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Which breed of dog is cheapest?

Chihuahuas are the cheapest dog breed because of how affordable it is to take care of them.
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Our research shows that the top 10 cheapest dogs are as follows:
  • Chinese Crested Hairless Dog.
  • Australian Terrie.
  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
  • Pug.
  • Rat Terrier.
  • Dachshund.
  • Beagle.
  • Chihuahua.
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What is the biggest dog?

The English Mastiff is officially the world's biggest dog breed, weighing as much as 200 pounds. According to the Guinness Book of Records, an English Mastiff dog called Zorba weighed in at 142.7kg and stood 27 inches high in 1981.
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What is the least smelly dog?

Least Smelly Dog Breeds
  • Bichon Frise.
  • Basenji.
  • Dachshund.
  • Dobermann.
  • Havanese.
  • Maltese.
  • Labradoodle.
  • Poodle.
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