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French bulldogs continue to be most-loved, but this breed is on the rise

The American Kennel Club announced Friday that the French bulldog holds the top ranking for the fourth consecutive year, beating the Labrador retriever.
Frenchies have steadily climbed since ranking 38th in 2005, becoming increasingly popular over two decades. The breed is noted for its 'bat ears and half-flat, half-domed skull.'
Labrador retrievers and German shepherds followed in the rankings, taking second through fourth place. The dachshund notably sits in fifth place, a spot the poodle held last year.
This year, the AKC added the Danish-Swedish farmdog, a 'companion dog that loves to work and enjoys a challenge,' according to the AKC. The registry now totals 205 breeds, a 35% increase over 20 years.
In 2026, the Teddy Roosevelt terrier, the Basset Fauve de Bretagne, and the Russian Tsvetnaya Bolonka will join the registry. The Teddy Roosevelt terrier is the only American breed among the three.

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