Nobody had been able to win the popularity of the Labrador retriever, a breed of dog originally from Newfoundland and characterized by the gentleness, obedience and beauty of its specimens. But, after 31 years of reign, this dog has been superseded by the French bulldog, according to 2022 statistics from the American Kennel Club (AKC), one of the largest pedigree registries for purebred dogs in the US.
The rise of the French bulldog has been sustained for the last ten years, they explain from this organization. It was first recognized by the AKC in 1898. In 2012, the canine was ranked 14th. Since then, registrations have increased by more than 1,000%, pushing this playful breed to the top. Last year he already resisted the first place. It was second, but this year it has climbed to number one.
Its popularity has exploded in many American cities for two main reasons: its small size and its generally calm demeanor, which make it ideal for living in apartments or smaller houses. In addition, they are also characterized by their intelligence and ability to adapt to different climates. Another plus point.
The French bulldog has achieved a far from easy milestone so far, according to AKC statistics: unseating the Labrador retriever, the most popular dog for Americans in the last three decades, for the first position.
The Labrador retriever has ceded the throne to the French bulldog, but there are no more significant changes in the top five of this organization, which is as follows:
According to the statistics of this organization, other breeds that have made important advances in popularity were the American terrier, the Scottish setter, the Italian greyhound and the Anatolian shepherd. On the other hand, among the least popular dogs of 2022, which ranked from 197 to 199, we find the Berber greyhound, the lundehund and the English foxhound.
