Overview
- AKC's 2025 top five by registrations are French Bulldog, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, and Dachshund.
- Dachshunds reentered the top five for the first time in over two decades, pushing the Poodle to sixth place.
- New French Bulldog registrations totaled about 54,000 in 2025, roughly half the 2023 additions, indicating cooling demand.
- The rankings draw only from voluntary registrations of recognized purebred dogs and exclude mixed breeds and many hybrids.
- PETA has sued the AKC over health issues tied to breed standards, a claim the club rejects as it highlights its commitment to canine health.