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French Bulldog tops AKC’s most popular breeds for the fourth year, while Dachshund breaks into the Top 5 and rankings shift in 2025.
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New York, NY – The French Bulldog continues to warm hearts in the United States! The American Kennel Club (AKC®), a not-for-profit organization that is the world’s largest registry of purebred and mixed-breed dogs, and a leading voice for canine welfare and responsible ownership, announced this morning that the beloved French Bulldog is America’s most popular breed for the fourth year in a row, according to AKC registration statistics.
While the playful and adaptable French Bulldog’s popularity has cemented itself in the U.S., the iconic Dachshund has shaken up the rankings, landing at number five for the first time since 2003. In its wake, the Poodle drops down to sixth place. The Poodle had been holding steady at number five from 2021 to 2024.
“While the French Bulldog is a wonderful companion for many, it is not a ‘one size fits all’ breed,” said Gina M. DiNardo, AKC President and CEO. “Popularity does not mean it’s right for everyone. Another breed to watch this year is the curious, spunky Dachshund. The breed has hovered in the top 10 most popular breeds for many years, and it’s no surprise that it’s back in the top five. Dachshunds are very intelligent, excellent problem solvers and adorable. 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.”
Additionally, the Cane Corso continues to skyrocket in popularity, landing at #11 in 2025 from #14 in 2024. Other movers and shakers in 2025 include the Great Pyrenees (#74 in 2024 to #66 in 2025), Greater Swiss Mountain Dog (#82 in 2024 to #71 in 2025), Coton de Tulear (#92 in 2024 to #79 in 2025), Lhasa Apso (#94 in 2024 to #83 in 2025), American Hairless Terrier (#125 in 2024 to #108 in 2025) and Neapolitan Mastiff (#128 in 2024 to #119 in 2025).
Making strides over the past decade are the English Cocker Spaniel (#62 in 2015 to #35 in 2025), Russell Terrier (#108 in 2015 to #60 in 2025) and Boykin Spaniel (#111 in 2015 to #64 in 2025).
Enjoy dogs on Instagram? Here’s where some of social media’s favorites fall on the list: Pembroke Welsh Corgi (#16), Yorkshire Terrier (#13), Siberian Husky (#30) and Pug (#38).
| 2025 Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. | 2024 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. Dachshund | 5. Poodle |
| 6. Poodle | 6. Dachshund |
| 7. Beagle | 7. Beagle |
| 8. Rottweiler | 8. Rottweiler |
| 9. German Shorthaired Pointer | 9. Bulldog |
| 10. Bulldog | 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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