Labrador Retrievers Maintain Top Spot as America’s Most Beloved Breed for 23rd Year Straight, Reveals American Kennel Club

Best in show: The Labrador retriever has been voted America's most popular dog breed for the 23rd year in a row

For the 23rd year in a row, the Labrador retriever has claimed the title of the most beloved dog breed in America, solidifying its position as the top pick for furry companions among pet owners nationwide.

Top dog: The family-friendly Lab breed has taken the number spot on the most popular list for the 23rd consecutive year, the longest reign at the top in American Kennel Club's history

The adorable Labrador Retriever has once again been named the favorite breed among families, holding the top position for the 23rd consecutive year on the American Kennel Club’s rankings. This remarkable achievement sets a new record for the longest-running reign in AKC history.

Runner up: German Shepherds have come in second on the AKC's 2013 Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. list

The German Shepherds took the second spot on the AKC’s list of America’s most beloved dogs in 2013.

Helpful: The working ability that has made Golden Retrievers such useful hunting companions also make them ideal guide, assistance and search and rescue dogs

The innate abilities of Golden Retrievers that have made them top-notch hunting companions also make them ideal candidates for a variety of important roles, such as guides, service dogs, and rescuers.

Adorable: The Golden Retriever, with its intelligence and eager to please attitude, is the third most popular breed in the United States

Known for its intelligence and friendly demeanor, the Golden Retriever is a beloved breed in the United States, ranking as the third most popular among dog owners.

Adorable: It's easy to understand why so many pet owners gravitate to the adorable golden pups

Adorable: It’s no wonder why so many animal enthusiasts are captivated by the delightful golden retriever puppies.

Feisty: Bulldogs, known for their loose-jointed, shuffling gait and massive, short-faced head, came in at number five on the prestigious list

Energetic and easygoing Bulldogs, known for their casual swagger and broad skull, claimed the fifth position on the prestigious list.

Cute canines: French Bulldogs, or 'frenchies', came in at 14th last year - up from 58th in 2002

Cute pups: French Bulldogs, also affectionately called ‘frenchies’, climbed to the 14th position recently, a big leap from their previous rank at 58th back in 2002.

The bunch: The American Kennel Club said big breeds such as Labradors, German Shepherds and Bulldogs are becoming increasingly popular as the economy improves

According to the folks over at the American Kennel Club, big breeds such as Labradors, German Shepherds, and Bulldogs are becoming more popular as the economy improves.

Snapping at their heels: After a decade-long popularity spurt, the French bulldog is working its way up the popular breed iist

On the upswing: The French bulldog has been gaining more and more fans in the last decade, steadily moving up the ranks as one of the most sought-after dog breeds.

Popular: The most famous Beagle of all is Snoopy from the classic comic strip 'Peanuts'

Famous: The most renowned Beagle of them all has to be Snoopy, the adored character from the classic comic strip ‘Peanuts’.

Number four: The Beagle, a sturdy hunting dog, is one of the most popular dogs in the United States

Ranked fourth is the Beagle, a sturdy and effective hunting partner that has become quite popular across the United States.

 
 

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