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It’s a hat trick for America’s newest favorite breed! Today, the American Kennel Club announced that the French Bulldog is the most popular dog breed in the country for the third year in a row. These loveable lap dogs earned the top spot on the AKC’s annual survey of the most popular dog breeds in America. The AKC based their list on the number of registrations received in 2024.

Two years ago, the Frenchie pushed the Labrador Retriever to #2 spot, ending that breed’s remarkable 31-year run at #1. The playful Lab repeated in the runner up spot in 2024, and rounding out the 2024 top five are the Golden Retriever (#3), the German Shepherd (#4) and the Poodle (#5) – the same top 5 breeds as 2022 and 2023.

Here’s the full list of 2024’s top 10 most popular dog breeds, starring some adorable DogWatch Dogs from all across the country!

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What are the top trending dog names of 2025? We’ve dug into our data and discovered which dog names were the most popular among new DogWatch customers in the US and Canada from this past year. Check out our list below! Read post »

Our pets count on us for an awful lot, and that includes keeping them safe in situations they may not fully understand. No pet owner wants to think about their pet experiencing the anxiety and uncertainty of an emergency such as a fire or natural disaster. However, it is always best to be prepared in the event one happens.

Preparing an emergency to-go kit for your pet in advance means it’s always on hand in the event you need it, removing the need to gather items quickly when emergencies happen and the possibility of missing or forgetting vital pet care necessities.

Here’s everything you need to create an emergency to-go kit that will help keep your pet safe in any scenario.

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Back to back wins for America’s newest favorite breed! Today, the American Kennel Club announced that the French Bulldog is the most popular dog breed in the country for the second year in a row. These mighty little lap dogs earned the top spot on the AKC’s annual survey of the most popular dog breeds in America. The AKC based their list on the number of registrations received in 2023.

Last year, the Frenchie pushed the Labrador Retriever to #2 spot, ending that breed’s remarkable 31-year run at #1. The lovable Lab repeated in the runner up spot in 2023, and rounding out the 2023 top five are the Golden Retriever (#3), the German Shepherd (#4) and the Poodle (#5) – the same top 5 breeds as last year.

The biggest jump on this year’s list belongs to the Dachshund. The diminutive hounds rose from #9 in 2022 to #6 in 2023. These little dogs are on the move! 

Here’s the full list of 2023’s top 10 most popular dog breeds, starring some adorable DogWatch Dogs from all across the country!

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