5 Most Popular Dog Breeds and Here’s Why


It’s obvious that some dog breeds are more recognized than others. Many dog owners are used to regularly seeing breeds such as Labradors, German Shepherds, and Golden Retrievers at the dog park, versus sighting breeds like Komondors, Standard Poodles or Chinese Crested dogs. So what are the most common dog breeds in the U.S. and what are their best features that allow them to gain such popularity?  Below is a list of the top 5 most popular dog breeds in the U.S., along with their notable attributes.

Bulldog- Despite being known for their excessive drooling, Bulldogs are recognized as being kid friendly in addition to their ability to adapt well around adults.

Beagle- The Beagle is known for its keen sense of smell. Beagles have gentle tempers and have a lifespan of 12-15 years.

Golden Retriever- Golden Retrievers are natural hunters. They are able to be trained to perform tasks like searching and detecting or even disability assistance.

German Shepherd- German Shepherds have a lifespan of 9-13 years and are recognized for their intelligence. German Shepherds are able to learn quickly without constant repetition, which makes training easy.

Labrador Retriever- The top contender on the rank of the most popular dogs is the      labrador Retriever. Labradors have a lifespan of 12-13 years. Labs are known for their agility and hard work. They are classified as working dogs and for some time in the year 2006, they were categorized as the most common dog breed not only in the U.S., but in the world!