Every year the American Kennel Club releases our ranking of the most popular dog breeds based on AKC registration statistics for the previous year.
The French Bulldog continues to top the rankings at the No. 1 spot for the second year in a row. The Labrador Retriever, who had a 31-year run as the most popular breed, is in the No. 2 spot for the second year in a row. Below, find ranked annual lists of AKC-recognized breeds.
- 2023 +
- French Bulldog
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Poodle
- 2022 +
- French Bulldog
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Poodle
- 2021 +
- Labrador Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Poodle
- 2020 +
- Labrador Retriever
- French Bulldog
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- Bulldog
- 2019 +
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
- 2018 +
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
- 2017 +
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
- 2016 +
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- Bulldog
- Beagle
- 2015 +
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- Bulldog
- Beagle
- 2014 +
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- Bulldog
- Beagle
- 2013 +
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
- Beagle
- Bulldog