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 Labrador Retriever holds the top spot, and this friendly favorite has been No. 1 since 1991. Below, find ranked annual lists of AKC-recognized breeds.
- 2021 +
- 2020 +
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2019
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- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
Full 2019 most popular dog breed list
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2018
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- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
Full 2018 most popular dog breed list
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2017
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- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
Full 2017 most popular dog breed list
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2016
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- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- Bulldog
- Beagle
Full 2016 most popular dog breed list
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2015
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- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- Bulldog
- Beagle
Full 2015 most popular dog breed list
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2014
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- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- Bulldog
- Beagle
Full 2014 most popular dog breed list
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2013
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- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- Beagle
- Bulldog
Full 2013 most popular dog breed list