
As the American Kennel Club announced, the Labrador Retriever was the most popular dog breed in the United States in 2017 — for the 27th year in a row, no less! (It usurped the Cocker Spaniel in 1991, and hasn’t let go of the No. 1 spot since.) But when looking at the most popular dog breeds in specific cities across the country, the Lab doesn’t always reign supreme.
The French Bulldog, for example — who edged out the Beagle this year to make the Top 5 — ranks No. 1 in L.A., NYC, San Francisco, and West Palm Beach, and is a favorite among Chicagoans as well. Scroll down to see the most popular breeds in 14 major U.S. cities.
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Atlanta
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Boston
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- French Bulldog
- Yorkshire Terrier
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Chicago
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Dallas
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
- German Shepherd Dog
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Denver
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Bulldog
- French Bulldog
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Houston
- Labrador Retriever
- Bulldog
- French Bulldog
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Los Angeles
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Miami
- German Shepherd Dog
- French Bulldog
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- Rottweiler
Most Popular Dog Breeds in New York City
- French Bulldog
- Labrador Retriever
- Bulldog
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Raleigh
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Beagle
- Yorkshire Terrier
Most Popular Dog Breeds in San Francisco
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Poodle
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Seattle
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- French Bulldog
- German Shepherd Dog
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Washington D.C.
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
- Poodle
Most Popular Dog Breeds in West Palm Beach
- French Bulldog
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- Bulldog
Wondering which breed claims the top spot in your state? Check out the map below! And for the full ranking of 2017’s most popular dog breeds, click here.