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For the 30th consecutive year, the Labrador-Retriever occupies the first place in the ranking of the favorite dog breeds of Americans. The big surprise this year is the dolphin chair, occupied this time by the French Bulldog.”
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On Tuesday, March 16, the AKC (American Kennel Club) held an online press conference from its Dog Museum in New York. She announced the 2020 ranking of the most popular dog breeds in the United States, as reported by Fox News.
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If the Labrador-Retriever is still first and unbeatable for 30 years, the French Bulldog is a sensation by rising to second place. He thus dislodged the German Shepherd, who had been following the Lab continuously since 2009. The B-A did not leave the podium however and is followed by the Golden Retriever and the English Bulldog, respectively 4th and 5th.”
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In addition, the French Bulldog is ranked first in Los Angeles for the 3rd consecutive year.”
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The French Bulldog increasingly appreciated by Americans for his playful, alert and intelligent temperament
So, what can be worth to the Frenchie such a success across the Atlantic? The playful, alert and intelligent temperament of this breed, replies Gina DiNardo, executive secretary at the AKC, on the organization’s website. Qualities that make it a popular choice for current and potential dog owners, she continues.
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She adds that this trend shows no signs of slowing down. The French Bulldog still has great years ahead of him in the United States.”
” Here is the Dachshund in the top 10!
As for the first in the class, whether sand, chocolate or dark, the Labrador-Retriever enjoys an undeniable love among Americans, according to DiNardo. The latter indicates that the representatives of this breed are dogs so versatile and family-friendly that it is not surprising that they have been so popular for 30 years.”
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Another notable fact concerning the new ranking of the most popular dog breeds in the United States; the Dachshund scores returns to 10th place for the first time in 7 years. It is the Welsh Corgi Pembroke who is paying the price for the reappearance of the Dachshund in the top ten by being demoted to 13th place.”
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