NEW YORK (AP) — Labrador retrievers aren't letting go of their hold on U.S. dog lovers, but German shorthaired pointers are tugging on the top ranks of doggy popularity, according to new American ...

NEW YORK — America's most popular dog breed is taking yet another victory Lab. Labrador retrievers extended their record run last year in the top spot, leading the American Kennel Club's new rankings ...

The Chihuahua is America's most popular dog, but the Labrador Retriever leads 22 states. See the top dog breed in every U.S. state in 2026.

For the 26th year in a row, the Labrador Retriever has been named the most popular dog breed in the U.S. Jacquelyn Martin/AP Photo The American Kennel Club released their annual list of most popular ...

Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE. She has been working at PEOPLE since 2013, covering pets, animal rescue and wildlife. It’s doggie déjà vu! On Wednesday, the American Kennel Club announced ...