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flag The French bulldog became America’s top purebred dog for the third year in a row, surpassing the Labrador retriever.

flag The French bulldog has been America’s top purebred dog for the third straight year, surpassing the Labrador retriever after its long reign since 1991. flag The American Kennel Club’s registration data shows the top five breeds—French bulldog, Labrador, golden retriever, German shepherd, and poodle—have remained unchanged for four years. flag The French bulldog’s rise is linked to urban living and viral popularity, with a 48-spot climb since 2004. flag Meanwhile, breeds like the pug and Chihuahua saw sharp declines, falling to 38th and 37th. flag The AKC now recognizes 202 breeds, up 26% since 2004, including the Danish-Swedish farmdog added in 2024. flag Some breeds shifted notably: the Finnish Lapphund rose 32 spots, the pumi fell by the same amount, and greyhounds climbed 22 spots in 2020, partly due to continued racing in West Virginia.

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