For over 30 years, the Labrador retriever has claimed the title of most popular dog breed in the U.S. It's easy to see why the family-friendly breed has been ranked as the most popular dog breed since 1991; labs are smart, patient, and well, just plain cute.
There are literally hundreds of dog breeds – the American Kennel Club recognizes 197 of them, and since 1991, the Labrador Retriever has been the most registered dog in each annual list of published registrations.
1. Toto – Cairn Terrier. Undeniably the most famous dog in history is Toto. Toto, whose real name was Terry, was abandoned as a puppy.
A mongrel, mutt or mixed-breed dog is a dog that does not belong to one officially recognized breed and including those that are the result of intentional breeding. Although the term mixed-breed dog is sometimes preferred, many mongrels have no known purebred ancestors.
Staffies are gentle & great for growing families
Making them ideal for families and households with young children. Staffies are friendly and tolerant and love to play. They love to be around people and get involved with any activity, making them perfect for households with older kids.
The Dingo, Canis familiaris (breed Dingo), is a placental mammal which means it gives birth to live young, feeds its young via mammary glands that produce milk and has fur or hair of some form. The colour of a Dingo's coat is largely determined by where it lives.
While the term "Aussie dog" is commonly used to reference the Australian shepherd, there is a variety of similar dog breeds, like Kelpies, Koolies, and Australian cattle dogs, that are actually native to the continent.
French bulldog
AKC revealed the most popular breed - the French bulldog - Winston! This year, the French bulldog, like Winston who visited the "GMA" set Wednesday morning, was named top dog, beating out 2021's most popular pick, the Labrador retriever. "The No. 1 breed in America is the French bulldog," DiNardo said.
There are currently more than 340 different breeds of dogs recognised throughout the world.
Dogue de Bordeauxs, or French Mastiffs, are perhaps the shortest living dog breed in existence with a life expectancy of 5-8 years.
Pet lovers everywhere woke up Saturday morning to some heartbreaking news: Boo, the social media-famous Pomeranian often dubbed the “world's cutest dog,” has passed away. The 12-year-old pooch racked up millions of fans over the years on both Instagram and Facebook.
A national symbol of Mexico, the Chihuahua takes the top spot for the most affordable and budget-friendly dog breed in the world mostly on account of its small size.
Teddy Bears are a mix of the Bichon Frise and Shih Tzu breeds so each littler may look different from each other. Like other designer dog breeds, this is because Teddy Bear puppies gain different traits from each parent.
1. Border collie. According to The Intelligence of Dogs, which ranks 131 dog breeds in terms of their relative intelligence, the border collie is the smartest dog breed known to man.
Greyhound. The greyhound's tall, slender build was specially bred for dog racing, making it the fastest dog. Unlike other dogs, the breed is meant for speed rather than endurance and doesn't require much exercise.