Top Ten Dog Breeds in America in 2004

Top Ten Dog Breeds in America in 2004

1. Labrador Retriever (146,692)
2. Golden Retriever (52,550)
3. German Shepherd Dog (46,046)
4. Beagle (44,555)
5. Yorkshire Terrier (43,522)
6. Dachshund (40,770)
7. Boxer (37,741)
8. Poodle (32,671)
9. Shih Tzu (28,958)
10. Chihuahua (24,850)

Note

The figures in brackets indicate the number of registrations made at the AKC for that particular breed. These are the numbers that were used to determine the top ten dog breeds in America in 2004. Visit Click here to view the complete list of breed rankings at the AKC website.

Top Ten Dog Breeds in America in 2004 Lacking

While the AKC data is quite interesting, the Top Ten Dog Breeds in America in 2004 fails to really capture the true popularity of all Dog Breeds since all dogs are not registered with the AKC. That said, a visit to your local rescue or dog pound will reveal that a Labrador Retriever and lab mixed breeds abound, as do many large breed dogs.

This is yet another reason why responsible breeding practices are a must, and people who purchase or adopt dogs do so fully aware of the breed characteristics. Remember, puppies grow into dogs. They can either grow into well-behaved dogs with the proper training or into hundred pound perpetual toddlers, capable of mass destruction and unreasonable demands.

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