Most Popular Dog Breeds in the U.S.

Wow, it would be nice if those commenting would read the source material rather than just saying can you do this. The Quizmaster states that the breed list comes from the American Kennel Club which is the parent club for all breeds recognized for conformation showing in the United States. Grouping breeds/varieties is not his choice, it's the AKC's. His terminology is not his, it's the AKC's.

Love it, but a little more time would be even better!

Rhodesian Ridgeback sounds like a dragon from Harry Potter. :D

I tried "standard poodle", "miniature poodle", and "toy poodle" and nothing came up; please accept these as answers for "poodle".

Please accept Rhodesian for Rhodesian Ridge back

I wish I could spell weimariner, wimaraner, weimarener...whatevermaraner.

I do not care what the American Kennel Club thinks is the most popular dog, because I know that the pit bull or American Staffordshire Terrier (or a mixed breed that is mostly that breed) is the most popular. Around here 1 out of every three dogs has some pit bull blood in them. Most of the dogs at the shelter or pound are some mix of pit bull.

Tibetan Terriers rule!

100% in 1:37 -- I just listed every single breed I ever met. I am a vet :)

no border terrier? I know lots of people with them :)

Surprised not to see Boston Dynamics on this list.

Got 34/60. Didn't get the #1 Dog Breed. Yikes.

What's the difference between "collie" and "border collie"? Does the former refer to the rough collie, and if so, could you please include "rough collie" as an accepted answer?

You should allow Doge for the Shiba Inu breed.

Who agrees?

You should allow Doge for the Shiba Inu dog breed.

Just wondering, Quizmaster, if you could add Doge for the Shiba Inu breed of dog, because it technically is a Shiba Inu...

Perhaps accept pommeranian and maltezer?

And tried wienerdog wienese dog, teckel, all but dachshund...

and was surprised at no jack russel (terrier), or beagle. got 21, some more I couldnt spell or think of the right name. Some I hadnt heard of (west highland white terrier, but maybe it is known under a completely different name here.. brittany, and anything guessed less.)

Please accept "Samoyyed" as a type-in for "Samoyed", and accept "Doge" and "Shibe" for "Shiba Inu".

I'm irritated because I guessed Shiba but it didn't take it. Only for me to find out that it really *is* there.

I have a Belgian Malinois and a German shepherd at home, I was surprised..

I know some from my US state dogs quiz.

Fun quiz but I think it's important to mention the AKC should not be considered a leading authority on anything dog-related. Their money-making agenda has pushed dogs into genetic corners that have lead to the horrible health trends we see in dogs today. They also represent the problem with the way our society sees dogs: as accessories or hobbies. These dogs are put in shows, put on registeries, people have arguments about whether a dog qualifies to fit a breed standard and all the while these conditions are really more detrimental to the dog's health which is undoubtedly more important than the way a dog looks. The AKC has in part (not only their fault) convinced people that the breed of a dog has a lot of influence on it's behavior when objectively, the difference in temperment/behavior is negligble. It's more the human influence that leads to some of the differences that we notice.Lastly, the AKC has encouraged a breeding epidemic while countless shelters have to euthanize countless

Isn't the Rhodesian Ridgeback a dragon from Harry Potter . . .

I’m glad Doge is an acceptable type in

I can't believe I missed Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, that was our last dog :-(

I thought I typed Shiba Inu, maybe I did something weird like Shibu Ina lol

Man, this list didn't have Snoop Dogg or Pitbull!

French Bulldogs have taken over as the most popular dog in the USA by dogs adopted! So this may need updated.

The AKC bases popularity by number of dogs registered to the stud book by year. This means only breeds recognized by the AKC will appear on the list so no pits, no labradoddles or other designer breeds, and no mixed breeds. It might help arguments is some sort of caveat was placed about that.

I was going to write a comment asking why pit bulls weren't listed by the AKC, but I googled it and it turns out "pit bull" isn't necessarily a specific breed, but a term used in the US for breeds descended from bulls and terriers, or a term used elsewhere for the American Pit Bull Terrier. The more you know!

Did anybody else notice that it fills in Shiba Inu if you guess Doge?

Accept English mastiff for mastiff.

I’m surprised not to see Jack Russel Terriers. You would have thought a television show with a talking down and a book series that the show was based from would have made them more popular…

Although Wishbone was 30 years ago. I feel old now…👴.

Started the quiz then my mind completely blanked, none of my obsessive breed researching was retained long enough for me to start this quiz :|

Gotta catch 'em all!

Can't believe French bulldogs (which are an unhealthy breed) are the most popular now 🤦‍♂️

Hotdogs should be here!

Accept greyhound for Italian greyhound? Or are these too different? Seems ok to me when there's no other greyhounds to distinguish

Please accept Jack Russell. Never heard them called Russell terriers, but Google says it's the same breed.