The 'Frenchie' has held its lead for a second year.
French bulldogs, more affectionately known as "frenchies," have topped the list as the most popular dog breed in America for the second year in a row, according to the American Kennel Club. The AKC released its 2023 dog breed rankings Wednesday, confirming that the frenchie has held its lead and toppled labrador retrievers’ 31-year-reign as the most popular dog in the U.S. The AKC said 98,500 French bulldogs were registered last year, after a whopping 108,000 in 2022.
They don't include doodles, other deliberate hybrids or everyday mixed-breed dogs, though those can be registered as "all-American dogs" for such sports as agility and obedience.Here are the top 20 most popular dog breeds in the U.S., according to the American Kennel Club. The AKC says there’s been some movement in the top 10 from 2022 to 2023. Dachshunds are up three spots, while rottweilers and bulldogs went down two spots and one spot, respectively.