Tuesday, January 16, 2007

AKC’s Most Popular Dog Breeds

The AKC recenlty released their list of the most popular dog breeds in the US in 2006.  The pug did not make it into the top ten, but instead it claimed 13th place on the list.  Up one from its previous ranking of 12th in 2005.

The AKC also compiled the top 10 most popular dog breeds in major cities and what is interesting to note is that the pug makes the list in 22 different cities.  Out of all the cities, pugs are most popular in Seattle, WA where they rank 3rd.  Here is the list of cities where the pug makes it into the top 10:

• Baltimore (6th)
• Boston (7th)
• Buffalo (7th)
• Charlotte (10th tied with Cocker Spaniel)
• Chicago (7th tied with Poodle)
• Cincinnati (10th)
• Cleveland (8th)
• Denver (10th)
• Indianapolis (10th tied with Bulldog)
• Long Beach (6th tied with Poodle)
• Los Angeles (9th)
• Milwaukee (10th)
• New Orleans (8th tied with Miniature Schnauzer)
• New York (10th)
• Philadelphia (7th)
• Pittsburgh (9th)
• Portland (5th)
• Providence (9th)
• Salt Lake City (8th)
• San Diego (5th)
• San Francisco (7th)
• San Jose (6th)
• Seattle (3rd)
• St. Louis (9th)
• Washington, D.C. (9th tied with Cocker Spaniel and Chow Chows)

You can find out the top 10 dogs in your city here.