The American Kennel Club (AKC) has released its annual list of the most popular dog breeds, and for the 31st year in a row, the Labrador retriever has been named “first on display.”
Each year, the AKC, a non-profit purebred dog registry in the United States, uses your registration data to compile a list of the most popular breeds. This year, the French Bulldog, Golden Retriever and German Shepherd have joined the Labrador at the top spots, with most dogs retaining their popularity as of 2020.
However, there have been some changes to the ratings. The poodle, known for its distinctive curly coat, entered the top five for the first time since 1997, overtaking the bulldog. And the field spaniel, a medium-sized dog, climbed 24 places to 136th.
The Biewer terrier, a miniature long-haired dog first recognized by the AKC in 2021, debuted in the rankings at No.
Here are the most popular dog breeds in 2021:
- Labrador retriever
- french bulldog
- Golden retriever
- German Shepherd
- Poodle
- bulldog
- beagle
- rottweiler
- German short hair sharpener
- Dachshund
At the bottom of a total of 197 breeds was the Norwegian Lundehund, a rare breed of dog brought back from the brink of extinction in the 1930s. The dog’s name literally translates to “puffin dog”. Historically, they were trained to climb rocky cliffs and hunt puffins, also known as puffins, on the Lofoten Islands, a remote archipelago in Norway.
The Labrador retriever wasn’t always a typical household pet, according to the AKC. The breed was first developed as a working dog in Newfoundland to help fishermen.
Their penchant for retrieving ducks (or, more likely these days, their favorite toys) gave them their name, though it’s unclear how the Newfoundland-born breed became associated with the Labrador.
In the early 19th century, British nobles who visited Canada saw Labradors and brought some back to England. The AKC registered its first Labrador in 1917, and since 1991 the breed has led the popularity ratings.
Dogs are sought after largely because of their versatility and calm temperament, according to the AKC. Labrador retrievers are also popular guides and rescue dogs as they can be easily trained to perform a variety of tasks.
Source: CNN Brasil
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