Since then, this breed has remained the most popular dog in ... The Bracco Italiano, which was only officially recognized by the AKC in 2022, followed suit, catapulting 20 spots ahead to number ...

There were also some new changes to the AKC’s list. This was the first year that the Lancashire Heeler was included in the rankings, it became an AKC-recognized breed in January 2024.

On Monday, the American Kennel Club announced recognition of a new dog breed, the Biewer Terrier. The Biewer — pronounced like "beaver" — is eligible to compete in the toy group and marks the ...

To help understand what guides our choices, Stacker broke down the 50 least popular dog breeds in America in 2024 based on data released by the American Kennel Club on March 19, 2025. Some factors ...

For the first time in 31 years, America's got a new favorite ... most popular breed, ending the Lab's record-breaking, 31-year run as the most popular pup, the American Kennel Club announced ...

NEW YORK — The U.S. still has a major case of French bulldog fever, but a very different breed is staunchly chasing dog lovers' hearts, according to American Kennel Club statistics released Tuesday.