Today (March 23rd) is National Puppy Day!

What were the most popular breeds of dogs in 2020? The Amerian Kennel Club has released it’s list…..and there are some big changes to the Top 10!

Labs took the top spot for the 30th year in a row! And a new addition to the Top 10 was the weiner dog! Dachshunds knocked Corgis from the 10th to 11th place. And, Frenchies moved up the list too……to number 2!

Here’s the Top 20:

1. Retrievers (Labrador)
2. French Bulldogs
3. German Shepherd Dogs
4. Retrievers (Golden) 
5. Bulldogs
6. Poodles 
7. Beagles
8. Rottweilers
9. Pointers (German Shorthaired)
10. Dachshunds
11. Pembroke Welsh Corgis
12. Australian Shepherds
13. Yorkshire Terriers
14. Boxers
15. Great Danes
16. Siberian Huskies
17. Cavalier King Charles Spaniels
18. Doberman Pinschers
19. Miniature Schnauzers
20. Shih Tzu

And good news for the mixed breed dogs……they still were the most popular type of dog to own here in Canada last year!

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