The 19 most popular dog breeds of 2017
Americans still love Labrador retrievers, but the nation's flirtation with French bulldogs has reached new heights. Here's a look at the latest American Kennel Club rankings.
19. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
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This Saturday, Feb. 4, 2017 photo shows a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel competes at the Annual Kennel Club of Beverly Hills Dog Show at Pomona Fairplex in Pomona, Calif. (AP Photo/Richard Vogel)
18. Miniature schnauzer
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Miniature schnauzers greet one another in the ring during the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
17. Australian shepherd
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In this Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, photo, Nick, an Australian shepherd, competes during the herding group competition during the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, at Madison Square Garden in New York.ย (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
16. Doberman pinscher
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Mobius Mancus, Doberman pinscher, keeps an eye on his handler in the benching area during the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
15. Pembroke Welsh corgi
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A pembroke Welsh corgi is shown in the ring during the Herding group competition during at 140th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Monday, Feb. 15, 2016, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
14. Great Dane
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A great Dane waits its turn in the ring during the working group competition at the 141st Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Tuesday, Feb. 14, 2017, in New York. (AP Photo/Julie Jacobson)
13. Dachshund
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A dachshund keeps his eye on a treat as he competes in the Hound group during the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
12. Siberian husky
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Siberian huskies charge from the starting line, leading a team run by Ingrid Bower, of Underhill, Vt., in the Irving Woodlands Can Am Crown 100-mile sled dog race, Saturday, March 3, 2018, in Fort Kent, Maine. (AP Photo/Robert F. Bukaty)
11. Boxer
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Lola-Gina-Bridgida, a 1 1/2-year-old boxer, receives a facial massage, Feb. 8, 2007, in Toledo, Ohio. (AP Photo/Kiichiro Sato)
10. German shorthaired pointer
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German shorthaired pointers wait to enter the ring during the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York, Tuesday, Feb. 13, 2018. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
9. Yorkshire terrier
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Teddy, a Yorkshire Terrier, poses for a photo as others in the American Kennel Club's rankings line-up, in New York, Tuesday, March 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
8. Rottweiler
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Talos, a Rottweiler, poses for photos as the American Kennel Club's breed rankings are announced, in New York, Tuesday, March 21, 2017. (AP Photo/Richard Drew)
7. Poodle
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A poodle waits for the competition at the Dog Show in Dortmund, Germany, on Friday, Oct. 13, 2017. Thousands of dogs will be judged by international jurys at Germany's biggest show in the Dortmund fair halls until Sunday. (AP Photo/Martin Meissner)
6. Beagle
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In this Monday, Feb. 12, 2018, photo, Chester, a 13-inch beagle, competes in the Hound group during the 142nd Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
5. Bulldog
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Bulldogs William Wonka, 14-weeks, left, and Dailey, 2, pose for photographers during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarters, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
4. French bulldog
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In this Feb. 16, 2015 file photo, a French bulldog competes at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)
3. Golden retrievers
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Golden retrievers McKenzie, 8-weeks, left, and Blue pose for photographers during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarters, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
2. German shepherd
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A German Shepard named Commander attends a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig)
1. Labrador retrievers
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Labrador retrievers Soave, 2, left, and Hola, 10-month, pose for photographs as Harbor, 8-weeks, takes a nap during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarter, Wednesday, March 28, 2018, in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)
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Americans still love Labrador retrievers, but the nation's flirtation with French bulldogs has reached new heights.
