Most Popular Dog Breeds

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

For the first time since 1991, the Labrador Retriever is not in the top spot, usurped by the French Bulldog, who was at the number two spot in 2021. Below, find ranked annual lists of AKC-recognized breeds.

2022 +
1. French Bulldog
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Golden Retriever
4. German Shepherd Dog
5. Poodle
Full 2022 most popular dog breed list
2021 +
1. Labrador Retriever
2. French Bulldog
3. Golden Retriever
4. German Shepherd Dog
5. Poodle
Full 2021 most popular dog breed list
2020 +
1. Labrador Retriever
2. French Bulldog
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Bulldog
Full 2020 most popular dog breed list
2019 +
1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Golden Retriever
4. French Bulldog
5. Bulldog
Full 2019 most popular dog breed list
2018 +
1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Golden Retriever
4. French Bulldog
5. Bulldog
Full 2018 most popular dog breed list
2017 +
1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Golden Retriever
4. French Bulldog
5. Bulldog
Full 2017 most popular dog breed list
2016 +
1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Golden Retriever
4. Bulldog
5. Beagle
Full 2016 most popular dog breed list
2015 +
1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Golden Retriever
4. Bulldog
5. Beagle
Full 2015 most popular dog breed list
2014 +
1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Golden Retriever
4. Bulldog
5. Beagle
Full 2014 most popular dog breed list
2013 +
1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Golden Retriever
4. Beagle
5. Bulldog
Full 2013 most popular dog breed list