The sweet-faced, lovable Labrador Retriever is America’s most popular dog breed. Labs are friendly, outgoing, and high-spirited companions who have more than enough affection to go around for a family looking for a medium-to-large dog.

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  Atlanta's top 5 most popular breeds for 2013 "In keeping with the national trend, Atlanta loves its big dogs," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Lovable large breeds clearly dominate the city's top five." Labrador Retriever Golden Retriever German Shepherd Dog Boxer Cavalier King Charles Spaniel * Registration data pulled from Atlanta zip codes as specified by U [...]

Every year the American Kennel Club releases our ranking of the most popular dog breeds based on AKC registration statistics for the previous year. The French Bulldog continues to top the rankings at the No. 1 spot for the fourth year in a row. The Labrador Retriever, who had a 31-year run as the most popular [...]

Labrador Retriever Learn about Labrador Retrievers [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Labrador Retriever Club, Inc. Peak Lab Rescue Sharon Gesser, PO Box 2184, Apex, NC 27502, info@peaklabrescue.com [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Lagotto Romagnolo Learn about Lagotto Romagnolos [accordion] [accordion_panel title="Rescue Organizations"] Lagotto Romagnolo Dog Rescue [/accordion_panel] [/accordion] Lakeland Terrier Learn about Lakeland [...]

2010: NAFC FC AFC Fourleaf's Ice Breaker Breed: Labrador Retriever (male) Owner/Handler: Peter & Kelly Hayes 2009: NAFC FC AFC Barton Creek's O Mustad Breed: Labrador Retriever (male) Owners: Mike Haring & Loren Morehouse 2008: NAFC FC AFC Hawkeye's Coast Guard Breed: Labrador Retriever (male) Owners: Jeffery Talley & William Hillman 2007: NAFC FC AFC Good Idea's Whoa [...]

2010: FC AFC Hunter Runs Booboo Breed: Labrador Retriever (male) Owners: Kit Johnston & John Straclea 2009: NFC FC Mioak's Fabulous Flipper Breed: Labrador Retriever (female) Owner: Gordy Alfter 2008: NFC FC Two Rivers Lucky Willie Breed: Labrador Retriever (male) Owner: Brady Oman 2007: NFC FC AFC Candlewood's Somethingroyal Breed: Labrador Retriever (female) Owners: Ken Neil & Brenda Little [...]

The AKC Rules for Retriever Trials state that the word "Retriever" includes the several breeds of Retrievers and/or Irish Water Spaniels. Continuing, it says that field-trial clubs formed to improve any one of the several Retriever breeds may hold field-trial stakes in which one or more of the Retriever breeds may compete. The organization [...]

AKC European Open Team Tryouts February 27 to March 1, 2026 B & D Creekside Activity Center Latrobe, PA News & Updates: 12/14/2025 - Premium - Event opens on December 17, 2025, closes February 9, 2026 12/7/2025 - Renee White named Assistant Coach for the EO Team Renee White has been involved in agility since 2005 when she started competing with her Labrador Retriever, Belle [...]