Top 10 Most Popular Breeds in the 50 Largest U.S. Cities
2008 AKC Registration Figures – Discover the Most Popular Breeds in Various U.S. Cities
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3. Boxer |
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6. Dachshund |
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8. Shih Tzu |
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10. Bulldog |
* Registration data pulled from Atlanta zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
"The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel which saw increase popularity in 2007 moving from seventh to fourth most popular breed, took a small down turn returning to seventh most popular breed in Atlanta for 2008," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "The Bulldog, a national favorite, edged its way into Atlanta’s Top 10, moving from eleventh place."
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5. Boxer |
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6. Dachshund |
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7. Bulldog |
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9. Poodle |
* Registration data pulled from Austin zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
"Following the national trend, the Bulldog, made its way onto Austin’s Top 10 list, appearing in the number seven spot." said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Also notable, after dropping to twelfth place last year, the Miniature Schnauzer returns as one of Austin’s Top 10 breeds, in eighth place."
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2. Boxer |
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6. Bulldog |
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7. Pugs ** |
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8. Poodle |
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9. Chihuahua |
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10. Maltese |
* Registration data pulled from Baltimore zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
** Tied for 6th
"The Bulldog jumped from tenth to sixth most popular breed for 2008 in Baltimore," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Baltimore’s love of Toy breeds is demonstrated with two new additions to its Top 10 list, the Chihuahua, and the Maltese."
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3. Bulldog |
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5. Yorkshire Terrier ** |
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6. Boxer |
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8. Dachshund *** |
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9. Beagle |
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10. Boston Terrier/Pug **** |
* Registration data pulled from Boston zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
** Tied for 4th
*** Tied for 7th
**** Tied for 9th
"The Bulldog’s popularity grew nationally as well as in Boston, rising from sixth most popular breed to third place," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Also noteworthy, the Boston Terrier, named after the city, and affectionately called the (American Gentleman) tied with the Pug and Beagle for ninth place."
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4. Boxer |
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5. Dachshund |
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6. Poodle |
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7. Bulldog |
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8. Shih Tzu |
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9. Chihuahua |
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10. Rottweiler/Yorkshire Terrier** |
* Registration data pulled from Buffalo zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
** Tied with #10
"The Bulldog will be keeping Buffaloians warm this winter" said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "This lovable breed muscled its way onto Buffalo’s Top 10 this year, rising eight spots to seventh place."
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5. Boxer |
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6. Rottweiler |
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7. Bulldog |
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8. Dachshund |
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9. Poodle ** |
* Registration data pulled from Charlotte zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
** Tied for 8th
"While not on the Top 10 list nationally both the Rottweiler and the Doberman Pinscher made their mark as the sixth and tenth most popular breeds in Charlotte respectively," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "The Bulldog also made a quite an entrance, being ranked sixteenth in 2007, and now becoming Charlotte’s seventh most popular breed."
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4. Boxer |
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5. Bulldog |
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7. Rottweiler |
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8. Dachshund |
* Registration data pulled from Chicago zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
** Tied for 10th
"For the second year on the Chicago Top 10 list is the Vizsla, a Hungarian hunting dog and member of the sporting group. This unique breed ranks forty-forth nationally but is consistently more popular in the Windy City," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "There was also an increase in popularity of the Bulldog, which jumped from eighth to fifth place this year on Chicago’s Top 10 list."
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2. Boxer |
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6. Bulldog |
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7. Poodle |
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8. Shih Tzu |
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9. Pug |
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10. Dachshund |
* Registration data pulled from Cincinnati zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
"The Pug regained its spot in Cincinnati’s Top 10 after falling to nineteenth place in 2007," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "The Boxer took over second place on the local list, knocking the German Shepherd from second place in 2007 to fifth."
| 1. Labrador Retriever |
| 2. Golden Retriever |
| 3. Boxer |
| 4. German Shepherd Dog |
| 5. Yorkshire Terrier |
| 6. Shih Tzu |
| 7. Bulldog |
| 8. Poodle |
| 9. Miniature Schnauzer |
| 10. Doberman Pinscher |
* Registration data pulled from Cleveland zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
"The breeds included in Cleveland’s 2008 Top 10 are nearly the same as those on their 2007 list, with the exception of the Doberman Pinscher replacing the Dachshund in tenth place," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Cleveland citizens continue to remain dedicated to their perennial favorites."
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4. Boxer |
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6. Poodle |
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7. Bulldog |
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8. Miniature Schnauzer** |
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9. Dachshund |
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10. Doberman Pinscher/Pug*** |
* Registration data pulled from Columbus zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
**Tied with # 7
***Tied for # 10
"The Bulldog has mimicked the national trend by moving up two spots to rank seventh in Columbus this year," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "The Yorkshire Terrier has also risen three spots to the third ranking, nearly matching its nationwide position."
