The American Kennel Club's latest statistics reveal that French bulldogs remain the most popular purebred dog in the U.S. for the third consecutive year, despite a drop in registrations from previous years. Following them are various beloved breeds, including Labrador and golden retrievers. Notably, the cane corso has seen a rapid ascent in popularity, jumping from 50th to 14th place. While some breeders celebrate this trend, critics point to concerns such as puppy mills. The AKC asserts its role is to document rather than promote these trends, emphasizing ongoing issues of dog adoption in shelters.
"The AKC ranking reflects purebreds, mostly puppies, that were added last year to the nation's oldest dog registry. Nearly 74,500 were Frenchies, showing a continued strong demand despite a drop from previous numbers."
"The small, pointy-eared bulldog breed with a big personality is still way ahead of the once-dominant Lab, which logged 58,500 new registrations last year, evidencing the ongoing appeal of French bulldogs in the U.S."
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