NEW YORK — Labrador retrievers still reign supreme after a quarter century as America’s most prevalent purebred dog.
Labs have held the top spot for 25 years — longer than any other breed since the American Kennel Club started counting in the 1880s.
Rounding out the top 10 for 2015, in order: German shepherds, golden retrievers, bulldogs, beagles, French bulldogs, Yorkshire terriers, poodles, Rottweilers and boxers.
French bulldogs moved from No. 9 to No. 6 last year and became the predominant purebred in Miami and San Francisco, having already conquered New York City.
What to make of a list that includes both the toy Yorkie and the powerful Rottweiler?
Americans like “easy-to-care-for, fun family dogs,” whether that means big, strong animals that can protect their families or small pets with “big-dog personalities,” said AKC vice president Gina DiNardo.
