Bulldog Defies the Nation by Remaining Los Angeles’ Top Dog
– Nationally, Labrador Retriever Remains America’s Most Popular Breed While the Beagle and Rottweiler Make Strong Gains –
NEW YORK, Feb. 28, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ — Once again, the Bulldog is Los Angeles’ top dog according to the American Kennel Club’s (AKC®) 2011 ranking of the most popular dogs in the U.S.
“For the third year in a row, the Bulldog is top dog in Los Angeles,” said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. “The Labrador Retriever ranks third most popular, for the third consecutive year, making L.A. one of the few cities without the Lab in its top spot.”
Los Angeles' Most Popular Los Angeles' Most Popular
Breeds 2011* Breeds 2010*
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1. Bulldog 1. Bulldog
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2. German Shepherd Dog 2. German Shepherd Dog
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3. Labrador Retriever 3. Labrador Retriever
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4. Yorkshire Terrier 4. Yorkshire Terrier
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5. French Bulldog 5. Golden Retriever
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6. Golden Retriever 6. French Bulldog
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7. Poodle 7. Maltese
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8. Pomeranian 8. Shih Tzu
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9. Maltese 9. Poodle
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10. Dachshund 10. Pomeranian
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*Registration data pulled from Los Angeles zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
Notable trends in Los Angeles’ top breeds:
- The French Bulldog overtook the Golden Retriever last year to land in L.A.’s the top five.
- The French Bulldog, Pomeranian and Maltese all defied national rankings, landing in L.A.’s top ten (fifth, eighth and ninth places respectively).
- The Shih Tzu took a tumble last year, dropping six spots to become L.A.’s 14th most popular breed.
The AKC also announced its nationwide rankings today. The Beagle made big news by overtaking the beloved Yorkshire Terrier to become the third most popular dog breed, while the Golden Retriever advanced from the fifth to the fourth most popular dog breed. The Rottweiler also made big news by unseating the Shih Tzu – which had been in the top 10 since 2000. But fans of the Labrador Retriever need not fear: the beloved Lab remained the champ – a spot it has now held for 21 consecutive years – thanks to its well-earned reputation for playfulness and loyalty, and its use as a police and search-and-rescue dog.
Most Popular Breeds Nationwide
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1. Labrador Retriever
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2. German Shepherd Dog
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3. Beagle
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4. Golden Retriever
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5. Yorkshire Terrier
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6. Bulldog
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7. Boxer
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8. Poodle
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9. Dachshund
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10. Rottweiler
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A complete list of AKC’s Most Popular Breeds, including national trends and statistics for 50 U.S. cities, is available on the AKC website at http://www.akc.org/reg/dogreg_stats.cfm.
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The American Kennel Club (AKC) proudly celebrated its 125th Anniversary in 2009. Since 1884, the not-for-profit organization has maintained the largest registry of purebred dogs in the world, and today its rules govern more than 20,000 canine competitions each year. The AKC is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its nearly 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations, the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners and promotes responsible dog ownership. Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Humane Fund, AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more information, visit www.akc.org.
SOURCE American Kennel Club
