The Labrador retriever's reign as the most-popular purebred dog in the nation continues for the 18th year in a row, according to the American Kennel Club (AKC). The AKC on Wednesday, Jan 21, unveiled the top-10 most-popular dogs in America during an event in New York to kick off the organization's 125th anniversary.
The other top dogs include the Yorkshire terrier, German shepherd, golden retriever and beagle. The top 10 most popular dogs in America for 2008 are:
1. Labrador retriever
2. Yorkshire terrier
3. German shepherd
4. Golden retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Dachshund
8. Bulldog
9. Poodle
10. Shih Tzu
Pet Preferences: Top 50 Cities
While time periods are indicators for the popularity of certain pets, so is geography. Each year, AKC looks at the most popular breeds in each of the 50 largest cities in the U.S. Some highlights:
Detroit and Miami are the only cities that do not have the Labrador Retriever in the top spot, both favoring the German Shepherd Dog.
The Boxer is muscling its way to the top in a few cities, ranking second in Baltimore, Cincinnati, Des Moines, Louisville, Omaha and Kansas City. It's 3rd in Atlanta, Cleveland, New Orleans, Minneapolis-St. Paul, Pittsburgh, St. Louis and even Philadelphia -- where like its boxing brethren "Rocky" it's still a literal underdog, but if movie plots are any indication, perhaps not for long.
Californians seem to love the Miniature Pinscher (ranked 32nd nationally). It came in 6th (up from 15 last year) in San Diego and also ranked 8th in Sacramento.
The Vizsla is tied for 10th with the Shih Tzu in Chicago. Ranked 44th nationally, the Vizsla has long been a favorite in the Windy City, having made the local top 10 list in 2007 and 2003.
Unusual breeds on local top ten lists including the Great Dane (10th in St. Louis), the Mastiff (10th in Indianapolis), the Brittany (10th in Minneapolis), the Belgian Malinois (8th in Kansas City) and the Siberian Husky (9th in Long Beach).
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I should have replaced my d... (Below threshold)1. Posted by Paul Hooson | January 23, 2009 2:55 PM | Score: 1 (1 votes cast)
I should have replaced my deceased Dachshund with another Dachshund, but bought a Havanese Bichon Frise instead because he was much cheaper and marked down. He chews my TV remote controls and anything else around the house. But he's a cute little bugger.
Dachshund's are great dogs though and nearly as intelligent as humans. I had a Pitbull-German Shepard mix that was a great dog as well.
1. Posted by Paul Hooson | January 23, 2009 2:55 PM |
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Posted on January 23, 2009 14:55
2. Posted by black_kitty | January 24, 2009 10:19 AM | Score: -1 (1 votes cast)
This is the 21st Century, get yourself a pound puppy or kitty (pound pussy, funny!) I'm far from a wacko or non-wacko animal rights advocate, but haven't we figured out the whole puppy/kitty mill & stray/euthanized animal overpopulation crisis that is the true Global tragedy?!!
The AKC, et.al. and purveyors of "shows" need to stress reality to their devotees, and to the general public.
I share my home with 8 rescued feline children (100% indoors) and 5 rescued red-eared slider turtles. I love and dote on them for their "imperfections" and lack of "purebreedness".
2. Posted by black_kitty | January 24, 2009 10:19 AM |
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Posted on January 24, 2009 10:19