We’re puppy people.
We happen to have a soft spot for any cuddly creature who lollops past.
So when the American Kennel Club tracked the most popular dogs in homes from the past year, they found that big dogs are still ranking in the top spots for our pet pooches.

Labrador retrievers, German shepherds and golden retrievers were the most popular choices, followed by bulldogs and beagles.
If you’re contemplating expanding your family, here’s some inspiration for adopting your new best friend:
- Labrador retrievers (previously no.1 in 2014)
- German shepherds (previously no.2 in 2014)
- Golden retrievers (previously no.3 in 2014)
- Bulldogs (previously no.4 in 2014)
- Beagles (previously no.5 in 2014)
- French bulldogs (previously no.9 in 2014)
- Yorkshire terriers (previously no.6 in 2014)
- Poodles (previously no.7 in 2014)
- Rottweilers (previously no.10 in 2014)
- Boxers (previously no.8 in 2014)