The American Kennel Club announced 2024’s most popular dog breeds based on AKC registration numbers. For the third year in a row, the French Bulldog is the No. 1 most popular dog in the United States. Before 2022, the Labrador Retriever held the No. 1 spot for 31 years.
These may be the top breeds overall, but when you look at major cities in the United States, the rankings aren’t always the same. In some cities, the Frenchie has been No. 1 long before the rest of the U.S. caught on – in other places, they may be ranked third or even fourth.
Scroll through to see the most popular breeds in these major U.S. cities, and check out the 2023 most popular breed by city rankings to compare!
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These may be the top breeds overall, but when you look at major cities in the United States, the rankings aren’t always the same. In some cities, the Frenchie has been No. 1 long before the rest of the U.S. caught on – in other places, they may be ranked third or even fourth.
Scroll through to see the most popular breeds in these major U.S. cities, and check out the 2023 most popular breed by city rankings to compare!
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Atlanta, Georgia
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- Poodle
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Boston, Massachusetts
- Golden Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Labrador Retriever
- Poodle
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Chicago, Illinois
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Bulldog
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog

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Most Popular Dog Breeds in Columbus, Ohio
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Poodle
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Dallas, Texas
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- Bulldog
- Poodle
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Denver, Colorado
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Bulldog
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Detroit, Michigan

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- French Bulldog
- Rottweiler
- Cane Corso
- German Shepherd Dog
- Golden Retriever
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Houston, Texas
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- Bulldog
- Poodle
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Los Angeles, California
- French Bulldog
- Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Labrador Retriever
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Miami, Florida

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- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Poodle
- Dachshund
- German Shepherd Dog
Most Popular Dog Breeds in New York, New York
- French Bulldog
- Poodle
- Golden Retriever
- Dachshund
- Labrador Retriever
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Labrador Retriever
- Poodle
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Raleigh, North Carolina
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- French Bulldog
- German Shepherd Dog
- Poodle
Most Popular Dog Breeds in San Francisco, California
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- Dachshund
- Bulldog
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Seattle, Washington

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- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- French Bulldog
- Havanese
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
Most Popular Dog Breeds in St. Louis, Missouri
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
- Poodle
Most Popular Dog Breeds in Washington D.C.
- French Bulldog
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- Poodle
- Dachshund
Most Popular Dog Breeds in West Palm Beach, Florida
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Poodle
- Labrador Retriever
- Great Dane
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