{"id":185,"date":"2025-09-13T15:32:00","date_gmt":"2025-09-13T15:32:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/good-worldwide.go-vip.net\/upworthy\/2025\/09\/13\/laborador-retrievers-not-americas-favorite-dog-ex1\/"},"modified":"2025-09-13T15:32:00","modified_gmt":"2025-09-13T15:32:00","slug":"laborador-retrievers-not-americas-favorite-dog-ex1","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/goodinc.com\/qa-upworthy\/2025\/09\/13\/laborador-retrievers-not-americas-favorite-dog-ex1\/","title":{"rendered":"Pass down the crown, Labradors. America has a new favorite dog breed."},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The <a data-linked-post=\"2659213091\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/smartest-dog-breed-new-study-ex1\" target=\"_blank\">dog world<\/a> shifted in 2022 as the sweet-faced, loveable <a data-linked-post=\"2653509724\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/new-research-shows-why-you-should-always-pet-your-dog-before-leaving-the-house-ex1\" target=\"_blank\">Labrador Retriever<\/a> was toppled as America\u2019s favorite <a data-linked-post=\"2659915849\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/vet-tech-hilariously-reenacts-how-different-dog-breeds-react-to-nail-clippings-rp\" target=\"_blank\">dog breed<\/a>. The breed best known for having a heart of gold was replaced by the smaller, more urban-friendly French Bulldog.<br \/><\/p><p>According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/dog-breeds\/most-popular-dog-breeds-2022\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">American Kennel Club<\/a>, for 31 years, the Labrador Retriever was America\u2019s <a data-linked-post=\"2659955213\" href=\"https:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/lab-wont-let-owner-pet-ex1\" target=\"_blank\">favorite dog<\/a> until it was eclipsed in 2022 by the Frenchie. The rankings were based on nearly <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/dogs-breeds-popularity-frenchies-bulldogs-labrador-retrievers-983c17969c8b3efaf1b02f55a0d8f24b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">716,500<\/a> dogs newly registered in 2022, of which about 1 in 7 were Frenchies. Around <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/news\/animal-news\/french-bulldog-americas-favorite-dog-breed-rcna75194\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">108,000<\/a> French Bulldogs were recorded in the U.S. in 2022, surpassing Labrador Retrievers by over 21,000.<\/p><p>The French Bulldog\u2019s popularity has grown exponentially over the past decade. They were the #14 most popular <a href=\"https:\/\/www.akc.org\/expert-advice\/dog-breeds\/most-popular-dog-breeds-2022\/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">breed in 2012<\/a>, and since then, registrations have gone up 1,000%, bringing them to the top of the breed popularity rankings. <\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">? BREAKING NEWS!? <br><br>There&#39;s a new top dog in town! ?<br><br>Are you ready to see who cracked the top 10? ?  <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Ag7s8nyyZH\">https:\/\/t.co\/Ag7s8nyyZH<\/a><\/p>&mdash; American Kennel Club (@akcdoglovers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/akcdoglovers\/status\/1635991425455206400?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 15, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n                    <p>The AKC says that the American Hairless Terrier, Gordon Setter, Italian Greyhound and Anatolian Shepherd Dog also grew in popularity between 2021 and 2022. As of 2024, Frenchies are still America&#8217;s top dog three years running.<\/p><p>The French Bulldog was famous among America\u2019s upper class around the turn of the 20th century but then fell out of favor. Their resurgence is partly based on several celebrities who have gone public with their Frenchie love. Leonardo DiCaprio, <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/dogs-breeds-popularity-frenchies-bulldogs-labrador-retrievers-983c17969c8b3efaf1b02f55a0d8f24b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Megan Thee Stallion<\/a>, Alexandra Ocasio-Cortez, Reese Witherspoon and <a href=\"https:\/\/www.usmagazine.com\/celebrity-news\/pictures\/celebrities-and-their-french-bulldogs-w201651\/#:~:text=Few%20dog%20breeds%20are%20as,%3A%20Asia%2C%20Koji%20and%20Gustav.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Lady Gaga <\/a>all own French Bulldogs.<\/p><p>The breed earned a lot of attention <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/rescue-dog-award-show\" target=\"_self\">as show dogs<\/a> last year when a Frenchie named Winston took second place at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show and first in the National Dog Show.<\/p><p>The breed made national news in early 2021 when <a href=\"https:\/\/www.latimes.com\/california\/story\/2023-02-27\/lady-gagas-stolen-french-bulldogs-lawsuit-over-reward\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Gaga\u2019s dog walker<\/a> was shot in the chest while walking two of her Frenchies in a dog heist. He <a href=\"https:\/\/www.upworthy.com\/lady-gaga-dog-walker-shot-dogs-stolen-reward\" target=\"_self\">recovered from his injuries<\/a>, and the dogs were later returned.<\/p>\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"500\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">The French Bulldog&#39;s complicated past took them from brothels (yes) to royals.<br><br>Listen to their full history and more in the Uniquely Urban podcast episode of Down &amp; Back: <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/Jx2jPNCVMb\">https:\/\/t.co\/Jx2jPNCVMb<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/wBQd9fsRlt\">pic.twitter.com\/wBQd9fsRlt<\/a><\/p>&mdash; American Kennel Club (@akcdoglovers) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/akcdoglovers\/status\/1636397323843518464?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 16, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n                    <p>They\u2019ve also become popular because of their unique look and personalities.<\/p><p>\u201cThey\u2019re comical, friendly, loving little dogs,\u201d French BullDog Club of America spokesperson Patty Sosa<a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/dogs-breeds-popularity-frenchies-bulldogs-labrador-retrievers-983c17969c8b3efaf1b02f55a0d8f24b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> told the AP.<\/a> She said they are city-friendly with modest grooming needs and \u201cthey offer a lot in a small package.\u201d<\/p><p>They are also popular with people who live in apartments. According <a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/dogs-breeds-popularity-frenchies-bulldogs-labrador-retrievers-983c17969c8b3efaf1b02f55a0d8f24b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">to the AKC<\/a>, Frenchies don\u2019t bark much and do not require a lot of outdoor exercise.<\/p><p>The French Bulldog stands out among other breeds because it looks like a miniature bulldog but has large, expressive bat-like ears that are its trademark feature. However, their popularity isn\u2019t without controversy. \u201cFrench bulldogs can be a polarizing topic,\u201d veterinarian Dr. Carrie Stefaniak<a href=\"https:\/\/apnews.com\/article\/dogs-breeds-popularity-frenchies-bulldogs-labrador-retrievers-983c17969c8b3efaf1b02f55a0d8f24b\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> told the AP<\/a>.<\/p><p class=\"shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image\">        <figure class=\"rkv-rebelmouse\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/good-worldwide.go-vip.net\/qa-upworthy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/origin-78098.jpg\" alt=\"american kennel club, french bulldog, most popular dog\" \/><figcaption>An adorable French Bulldog  <a href=\"https:\/\/pixabay.com\/photos\/french-bulldog-dog-puppy-pet-277255\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">via Pixabay<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>                <\/p><p>French Bulldogs have been bred to have abnormally large heads, which means that large litters usually need to be delivered by C-section, an expensive procedure that can <a href=\"https:\/\/todaysveterinarypractice.com\/news\/study-french-bulldogs-more-likely-to-suffer-from-difficult-births\/#:~:text=The%20studies%20also%20found%20that,caesarean%20sections%20than%20crossbred%20dogs.\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">be dangerous <\/a>for the mother. They <a href=\"https:\/\/www.vox.com\/the-highlight\/22369273\/frenchie-doodle-designer-dogs-problems-breeder-shelter\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">are also prone<\/a> to multiple health problems, including skin, ear, and eye infections. Their flat face means they often suffer from respiratory problems and heat intolerance, and Frenchies are also more prone to spine deformations and nerve pain as they age,<\/p><p>While they&#8217;re friendly, they can also be stubborn and may require more training than the average dog. Overall, however, the AKC says that French Bulldogs are good for families with children due to their laid back, social nature and lack of aggression. <\/p><p class=\"shortcode-media shortcode-media-rebelmouse-image\">        <figure class=\"rkv-rebelmouse\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/good-worldwide.go-vip.net\/qa-upworthy\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/5\/2025\/09\/origin-118.gif\" alt=\"\" \/><figcaption>french bulldog gifofdogs GIF by Rover.com  <a href=\"https:\/\/giphy.com\/gifs\/roverdotcom-rover-frenchie-gifofdogs-mYb4JOmRfa5oKRh6k4\" rel=\"nofollow\">Giphy<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>        <\/p><p>Here are the AKC\u2019s top ten most popular dog breeds for 2022.<\/p><p>1 French Bulldogs<\/p><p>2 Labrador Retrievers<\/p><p>3 Golden Retrievers<\/p><p>4 German Shepherd Dogs<\/p><p>5 Poodles<\/p><p>6 Bulldogs<\/p><p>7 Rottweilers<\/p><p>8 Beagles<\/p><p>9 Dachshunds<\/p><p>10 German Shorthaired Pointers<\/p><p>Part of the reason the 2022 list was so noteworthy was the change at the top, as these lists don&#8217;t tend to change much year to year. In fact, the 2024 Most Popular Dog Breed list looks very similar to 2022, with no change at all in the top five spots and the next five spots only changing in order. In 2024, Dachshunds came in at #6, Beagles at #7, Rottweilers at #8, and Bulldogs at #9. German Shorthaired Pointers stayed the same at #10. <\/p><p>So congratulations, Frenchies for keeping your top dog spot for the third year in a row. <\/p><p><em>This article originally appeared two years ago.<\/em><\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After 31 years of Lab dominance, the American Kennel Club named a new top dog.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":9,"featured_media":187850,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"alternative_headline":"","alternative_description":"","alternative_featured_image":0,"rkv_announcement":{"visible":true},"apple_news_api_created_at":"","apple_news_api_id":"","apple_news_api_modified_at":"","apple_news_api_revision":"","apple_news_api_share_url":"","apple_news_cover_media_provider":"image","apple_news_coverimage":0,"apple_news_coverimage_caption":"","apple_news_cover_video_id":0,"apple_news_cover_video_url":"","apple_news_cover_embedwebvideo_url":"","apple_news_is_hidden":"","apple_news_is_paid":"","apple_news_is_preview":"","apple_news_is_sponsored":"","apple_news_maturity_rating":"","apple_news_metadata":"\"\"","apple_news_pullquote":"","apple_news_pullquote_position":"","apple_news_slug":"","apple_news_sections":[],"apple_news_suppress_video_url":false,"apple_news_use_image_component":false,"partner_boost":false,"hide_partner_badge":false,"_jetpack_memberships_contains_paid_content":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[177,263,146],"tags":[135,1929,1930,1931,1932,476,1933,1934,1935,547],"sponsor":[],"rkv-people-shadow":[216,215],"class_list":["post-185","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-joy","category-pets","category-popular","tag-popular_source-pageview","tag-americas-favorite-dog","tag-american-kennel-club","tag-best-dog-breeds","tag-dog-breeds","tag-dogs","tag-french-bulldog","tag-how-to-choose-a-dog-breed","tag-labrador-retrievers","tag-pets"],"edit_link":null,"apple_news_notices":[],"rkv_author":{"id":215,"name":"Tazreena Sajjad","display_name":"Tazreena Sajjad","first_name":"","last_name":"","nickname":"","url":"https:\/\/goodinc.com\/qa-upworthy\/author\/tazreena-sajjad\/","link":"https:\/\/goodinc.com\/qa-upworthy\/author\/tazreena-sajjad\/","description":"","slug":"tazreena-sajjad","avatar_urls":[],"email":false},"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO Premium plugin v27.1 (Yoast SEO v27.1.1) - https:\/\/yoast.com\/product\/yoast-seo-premium-wordpress\/ -->\n<title>Pass down the crown, Labradors. 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