Lab Ranks No. 1: Labrador Retriever Hailed as America's Most Popular Dog Breed

Labrador retrievers remain the most popular dog breed in the United States for 31 years straight.

The American Kennel Club's annual popularity rankings were released on Tuesday, based on more than 800,000 purebred pups and older dogs who registered with the country's oldest canine registration last year.

Annual Popularity Ranking

The list contains everything from Labrador retrievers (which have led the list for an unprecedented 31 years) to the recently added Biewer terrier (which debuted at #82) to unusual pups like the hairless Xoloitzcuintli (#119).

Following Labrador are French bulldogs, golden retrievers, German shepherds, poodles, bulldogs, beagles, Rottweilers, German shorthaired pointers, and dachshunds.

Loving Labs

Well-bred Labradors have the most wonderful temperaments, says Judy Heim of Turlock, California. They aren't the most intelligent of animals. We'll leave that to the Border Collie, but Labradors are one of the most perceptive breeds she's ever encountered.

She began her career with Labradors 49 years ago, has worked with various varieties, and has questioned whether she prefers a breed to the Labrador. She has not.

Because the breed is frequently shuttled between homes, from Guide Dog Raisers to the training facility to its forever family, it necessitates a high level of psychological mobility. It may be time to look for a new house when it comes to retirement.

The Labrador Retriever is the quintessential dog. He gets along with a wide variety of dogs, including high-energy breeds that enjoy playing, little dogs who can't stop yipping, grumpy canines with little patience, and just about every other dog you can think of. You may be certain that when you take your Lab for a walk or to the dog park, it will get along with every dog it encounters.

Lab History

The Labrador retriever, sometimes known as the Labrador, is a British retriever gun dog breed. It was called after the Labrador area of Newfoundland, which was produced in the United Kingdom from fishing dogs imported from the colony of Newfoundland (now a province of Canada). It is one of the most popular dogs in several nations, especially in Western countries.

Labradors were designed to assist fishermen in landing their nets and retrieving ducks, a job they excelled at because of their water-resistant coat and webbed paws.

The Labrador Retriever is a loyal, obedient, and lively breed. Although it was developed as a sports and hunting dog, it is now frequently used as a companion dog. It may be trained as a guide or service dog and for rescue and rehabilitation work.

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