Every year the American Kennel Club releases our ranking of the most popular dog breeds based on AKC registration statistics for the previous year.

Mar 20, 2025 · Based on American Kennel Club registration statistics, we rank the most popular dog breeds in America each year. The French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot!

Apr 9, 2024 · As the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs, the AKC uses our registration statistics to rank the most popular breeds of the past year — and the numbers are in!

May 23, 2023 · Based on American Kennel Club registration statistics, we rank the most popular dog breeds in America each year. For the first time in history, the French Bulldog takes the No. 1 spot!

Mar 18, 2025 · The top dog breeds have been crowned nationally for 2024! See the most popular dog breeds by city to see where your favorite breed ranks.

Jun 25, 2020 · Most Popular Dog Breeds – Full Ranking List By AKC Staff Updated: Jun 25, 2020 | 2 Minutes

May 30, 2023 · Now you can find out! The most popular dog breeds of 2020 were released on March 16, 2021, based on American Kennel Club registration statistics.

Apr 28, 2021 · What about the dog breeds on the up and up? Or the breeds losing popularity? We break down the 2019 registration data and look at the past year and decade.

Mar 24, 2022 · Using registration statistics, the AKC has compiled the list of most popular dog breeds of 2021, from #1 through #197. Where does your dog rank?

Nov 13, 2025 · According to AKC registration statistics and AKC Canine Partners enrollments, Luna continues to hold on to the top spot for girl’s names, while Max returned to number one after being …