50 most popular dog breeds for 2007
If you're thinking of adopting a puppy, knowing which dog breed to choose from can be a difficult task. It's been estimated that there are over 500 different breeds recognized by different registries throughout the world. Each has it's own characteristic look, abilities, and temperament. To help you narrow the field when trying to find the right dog, the following is a list of the fifty most popular dog breeds for 2007 according to the number of dogs registered with the American Kennel Club (AKC). The AKC is the oldest and largest dog breed registry in the United States.
Of course, this list is only to give you an idea of the wide variety of dogs that are out there. When adopting a puppy, the popularity of his breed shouldn't be a consideration. Always do your homework first and make sure you're ready to adopt a puppy. Find a knowledgeable, responsible breeder, and learn as much as you can about dogs and training beforehand. Even if you adopt a puppy from a popular dog breed, there is no short-cut to a well-behaved, healthy pet.
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Dachshund
8. Poodle
9. Shih Tzu
10. Bulldog
11. Miniature Schnauzer
12. Chihuahua
13. Pomeranian
14. Pug
15. Rottweiler
16. Boston Terrier
17. Cocker Spaniel
18. German Shorthaired Pointer
19. Maltese
20. Shetland Sheepdog
21. Doberman Pinscher
22. Pembroke Welsh Corgi
23. Great Dane
24. Siberian Husky
25. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
27. English Springer Spaniel
28. Mastiff
29. Brittany
30. Weimaraner
31. Basset Hound
32. Bichons Frise
33. Australian Shepherd
34. French Bulldog
35. West Highland White Terrier
36. Papillon
37. Havanese
38. Collie
39. St. Bernard
40. Bullmastiff
41. Bernese Mountain Dog
42. Vizslas
43. Bloodhound
44. Newfoundland
45. Scotish Terrier
46. Chinese Shar-Pei
47. Chesapeake Bay Retriever
48. Cairn Terrier
49. Lhasa Apsos
50. Pekingese