25 Most Popular Dog Breeds in the US in 2023

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French Bulldog

Rising popularity, ranked #1 in 2022. Intelligent, playful, low-maintenance. Beloved by celebrities, gets along with everyone. Perfect for smaller homes, limited barking.

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Labrador Retriever

Adoring, friendly nature. Formerly popular, still quintessential family dog. Easy to train, laser-focused. Ideal for first-time and experienced owners. Great choice as a service animal.

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Golden Retriever

Golden Retrievers: Similarities and differences. Golden's longer coat. Distinct physical variations due to different hunted game. Identical sweet temperament, trainability, friendliness.lies.

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German Shepherd

Athletic, powerful, intelligent working dog. Renowned for police, military work. Versatile for guarding, service, search and rescue. Exceptionally trainable, loyal, confident.

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Poodle

Popular purebred and Doodle craze backbone. Curly, hypoallergenic coat, versatile grooming. Highly intelligent, agile, strong. Former water dogs with a blue-collar pedigree.

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Bulldog

Stocky, lovable, family pet. Goofy, great with kids. Loyal, trainable, courageous. Health concerns but mild energy levels. Easy to enjoy with playfulness.

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Rottweiler

Popular breed, moved to 7th spot in 2022. Intimidating, calm guard dogs. Known for loyalty, courage, confidence, trainability. Intrinsic traits from Roman Empire.

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Beagle

Curious, happy-go-lucky, great for families. Challenges include distractibility, energy, shrewdness, and barking. If trained, you'll see why they've been a top-10 breed for over 50 years.

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Dachshund

Brave, lively, playful. Adaptability from badger-hunting history. Big barkers, but receptive and quick learners. Popular small breed, accepted in AKC registry.

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German Shorthaired Pointer

Versatile, agreeable gundogs and companions. Adaptable, family-friendly, intelligent. Valued for pointing, retrieving, tracking. Exercise and training for prey drive management.

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Pembroke Welsh Corgi

Pembroke Welsh Corgis: Sturdy, self-reliant, adorable. Bright, devoted, trainable. Popular gains, close to top 10. German Shorthaired Pointers: Agreeable gundogs, companions. Adaptable, family-friendly, intelligent.

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