Twenty Most Popular Dog Breeds in the United States

Dog lovers often treat their pets as family. Many people have a favorite, or preferred breed. Do you ever wonder how popular your favorite breed is? If your family is considering a new pet, it's a good idea to learn about the breeds temperament to find our how they would fit with your family and style of living.Following are the top twenty breeds, according to the registrations by The American Kennel Club, along with a brief description of the breed.

1. Labrador Retriever: The affable, kindly dog seems to get along well with everyone, making it a popular choice. The Labrador is a retrieving gun dog. The sturdy dog is medium size and has a dense, weather resistant coat. the Labrador has a even temperament, is outgoing and gets along well with other dogs and people. Labradors are not only great pets, they can be found in guide and assistance dog programs, substance detection,and search ad rescue work. The Labrador Retriever has been at the top of the list for most popular breed since 1992.

2. Yorkshire Terrier: Yorkies, as they are commonly called, are toy terriers with long silky coats and playful attitude. Yorkies are terrific family dogs, but because of their small size, not the best pet for families with small children.

3. German Shepherd Dog: German Shepherds were originally bred in Germany to be a protector and herding dog. The distinctive Shepherd is a wonderful family member. The German Shepherd is also an excellent service dog in explosive and drug detection and also great for animal assisted therapy.

4. Golden Retriever: The Golden Retriever as bed for the purpose of retrieving wildfowl on land and water in Scotland and England. Golden Retrievers are eager to please and have a trainable, adaptable nature. The Golden Retriever is an ideal family pet, but required training and exercise, so must have room to run. Besides being a terrific family pet, Golden Retrievers are useful service dogs, guide dogs or the blind, therapy dogs and search and rescue dogs.