French Bulldogs reign as America’s top breed for the third year, while the Cane Corso continues its rise. See the 2024 rankings and trends.
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New York, NY – It’s a three-peat for the French Bulldog! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization, the world’s largest purebred dog registry and leading advocate for dogs, announced this morning that the beloved French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the third year in a row, according to AKC registration statistics.
While the playful and adaptable French Bulldog’s popularity shows no signs of slowing, the smart and courageous Cane Corso has been quietly climbing the charts since becoming recognized by the AKC in 2010. Over the past decade, registrations for this loyal breed have increased 414% and it has gone from 47th most popular in 2014 to 14th in 2024.
“The Frenchie has solidified itself as America’s sweetheart, and it’s no surprise why,” said AKC Executive Secretary Gina DiNardo. “They are fabulous companions for a variety of people. However, the Cane Corso is one to watch, as it has consistently increased in popularity since becoming recognized. Corsi are majestic and intensely loyal, but not for everyone. As with any breed, we can’t stress enough the importance of doing your research to find the right breed for your lifestyle and to ensure that you’re getting a well-bred dog from a responsible breeder.”
Movers and shakers in 2024 include the Staffordshire Bull Terrier (#72 in 2023 to #63 in 2024), Chinese Crested (#79 in 2023 to #68 in 2024), American Staffordshire Terrier (#95 in 2023 to #77 in 2024), American Eskimo Dog (#129 in 2023 to #116 in 2024), Bracco Italiano (#152 in 2023 to #132 in 2024) and German Pinscher (#151 in 2023 to #133 in 2024).
Making strides over the past decade are the Boykin Spaniel (#108 in 2014 to #65 in 2024), Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever (#99 in 2014 to #69 in 2024) and Beauceron (#145 in 2014 to #100 in 2024).
Enjoy dogs on Instagram? Here’s where some of social media’s favorites fall on the list: Pembroke Welsh Corgi (#15), Yorkshire Terrier (#11), Siberian Husky (#26) and Pug (#38).
See below for AKC’s top 10 most popular breeds in 2024, along with the 2023 comparison:
| 2024 Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. | 2023 Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. |
| 1. French Bulldog | 1. French Bulldog |
| 2. Labrador Retriever | 2. Labrador Retriever |
| 3. Golden Retriever | 3. Golden Retriever |
| 4. German Shepherd Dog | 4. German Shepherd Dog |
| 5. Poodle | 5. Poodle |
| 6. Dachshund | 6. Dachshund |
| 7. Beagle | 7. Bulldog |
| 8. Rottweiler | 8. Beagle |
| 9. Bulldog | 9. Rottweiler |
| 10. German Shorthaired Pointer | 10. German Shorthaired Pointer |
Learn more about America’s most popular breed, the French Bulldog, HERE.
View photos of the most popular breeds HERE.
[EDITOR’S NOTE: Book an interview with an AKC Spokesperson by contacting Jessica D’Amato at 212-696-8346 or jessica.damato@akc.org. Photos from the press conference are also available upon request to members of the press]
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