Yesterday, we published the list of the top ten breeds registered with the AKC in 2010. The breeds included in the top ten did not change, although a few changed places (Beagle/Golden Retriever, and (Boxer/Bulldog). Here are a few more trends noted by the AKC.
Breeds that made the biggest leap forward:
- French Bulldog from 71 to 21 (the biggest leap in the pack)
- Havanese from 86 to 31
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel from 54 to 23
- Wirehaired Pointing Griffon from 108 to 93
- Greater Swiss Mountain Dog from 101 to 99
- Smooth Fox Terrier from 123 to 110
Breeds that had been declining but took a step forward this year
- Keeshonden from 102 to 87
- Anatolian Shepherd Dog from 115 to 109
Bully breeds are on the rise
- Bull Terrier from 78 to 53
- Staffordshire Bull Terrier from 97 to 74
Larger breeds are making big strides (must be those long legs!)
- Great Dane from 28 to 17
- Mastiff from 39 to 28
- Newfoundland from 53 to 44
- Bernese Mountain Dog from 58 to 39
- Greater Swiss Mountain Dog from 104 to 88
How did the new breeds do? The people have voted, and they say, “the bigger the better!”
- Leonberger debuted at spot 33
- Cane Corso: ranked 51
- Icelandic Sheepdog: 82nd
Until next time,
Good day, and good dog!
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