The Most Popular Dog Breeds

For 31 years, the Labrador retriever held the distinction of the most popular dog breed in the United States.

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The list of the most popular dog breeds includes a variety of dogs.

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The list below shows the official ranking of AKC-registered breeds. However, according to Rover.com's database of over one million pets, the most common dog breed is not a specific breed at all, but rather "mixed breed".

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The Most Popular Dog Breeds

For 31 years, the Labrador retriever held the distinction of the most popular dog breed in the United States.

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