– Labrador Retriever is no longer the most popular dog breed in the United States after 31 years.
– The French Bulldog has taken the top spot in the American Kennel Club's 2022 registration statistics.
– French Bulldog's popularity has surged over the past decade, going from 14th place in 2012 to 2nd place in 2021.
– Registrations for French Bulldogs have increased by over 1,000% between 2012 and 2022.
– The rankings are based on voluntary registrations from dog owners, totaling around 716,500.
– The American Kennel Club does not include mixed breeds or designer hybrids in their rankings.
– The Club recognizes 200 dog breeds in their official rankings.
– Labrador Retriever is no longer the most popular dog breed in the United States after 31 years.