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Winston, a French bulldog, competes in the non-sporting group competition during the 147th Westminster Kennel Club Dog show, Monday, May 8, 2023, in New York. Frenchies remained the United States' most commonly registered purebred dogs last year, according to American Kennel Club rankings released Wednesday, March 20, 2024. After French bulldogs, the most common breeds registered were Labs, golden retrievers, German shepherds, poodles and others. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

French bulldogs remain the most popular U.S. breed in new rankings. Many fans aren’t happy

By Jennifer Peltz - Associated Press

Lex, a Lancashire heeler, sits at attention, Friday, Dec. 29, 2023, in Morristown, N.J. The Lancashire heeler, is the latest breed recognized by the American Kennel Club. The short-legged, long-bodied and rare herding breed is now eligible for thousands of U.S. dog shows. (Michelle Barlak via AP)

Lancashire heeler: Newest breed to join the American Kennel Club is a little dog with a big smile

By Jennifer Peltz - Associated Press

A French bulldog named Reba waits to enter the ring at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog show in New York, Feb. 16, 2015. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig) **FILE**

Dog gone? Pet experts warn of increase in canine thefts

By Sean Salai - The Washington Times

FILE - In this Feb. 16, 2015, file photo, a French bulldog competes at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York. The French Bulldog is among the top ten popular breeds for 2020. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Look out, Labs: French bulldogs now 2nd most popular US dog

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

FILE — This April 29, 2017 file photo shows Aja, a Biewer Terrier, watching the DockDogs competition, from a jacket pocket of her owner Charli Yarbrough, during the annual Pet Lovers' Extravaganza in Virginia Beach, Va. The American Kennel Club announced Monday, Jan. 4, 2021, that the Biewer Terrier has received full recognition, and is eligible to compete in the Toy Group, bringing the number of AKC-recognized breeds to 197. (Bill Tiernan/The Virginian-Pilot via AP, File)

Leave it to Biewer: New toy dog breed to join many US shows

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

America’s biggest dog show moves to ABC under AKC-ESPN deal

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American Kennel Club adds a breed, with dog shows in flux

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Feb. 8, 2020 file photo, Tag, a Labrador retriever weaves, through a series of poles during Westminster Kennel Club's agility competition in New York. Labrador retrievers remain the nation’s most popular purebreds for a record-extending 29th year. That's according to American Kennel Club rankings being released Friday, May 1, 2020.(AP Photo/Bebeto Matthews, File)

In a US now in puppy love, Labs still tops, but corgis rise

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

In this undated photo provided by the Westminster Kennel Club is a dogo Argentino. The powerful Argentinian big-game hunter has made the American Kennel Club's list of recognized breeds. The club announced that the dog can compete starting Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2020 in traditional, breed-judging shows. (American Kennel Club via AP)

Hello, dogo: 2 new breeds get the American Kennel Club’s nod

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

FILE- In this March 28, 2018 file photo, Labrador retrievers Soave, 2, left, and Hola, 10-months, pose for photographs as Harbor, 8-weeks, takes a nap during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarters in New York. The Labrador retriever is the American Kennel Club's most popular U.S. purebred dog of 2018. Labs topped the list for the 28th year in a row. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)

German shorthaired pointer nips at heels of top dog breeds

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

Pikku, a Norwegian lundehund breed, competes in the Best of Breed event at the Westminster Kennel Club dog show on Monday, Feb. 11, 2019, in New York. (AP Photo/Wong Maye-E)

A breed apart: Rare Westminster dogs have ring to themselves

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

2 police dogs chosen for AKC Paw of Courage awards

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In this Feb. 16, 2015 file photo, a French bulldog competes at the Westminster Kennel Club show in New York. The French bulldog has bolted from 76th to fourth in just 20 years. It previously peaked at sixth in the 1910s and again in 2015-2016. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Labs still lead but French bulldogs leap in popularity in U.S.

By Jennifer Peltz - Associated Press

Nederlandse kooikerhondje, Escher, right, and Rhett are shown during a news conference at the American Kennel Club headquarters, Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2018, in New York. The club announced that it's recognizing the Nederlandse kooikerhondje and the grand basset griffon Vendeen. They're the first breeds added to the roster since 2016. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer)

Dog meet dog: American Kennel Club adds 2 breeds to roster

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

FILE - In this Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013, file photo, a Labrador retriever named Shayna attends a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York. According to the American Kennel Club Tuesday, March 21, 2017, Labrador retrievers have extended their record run as America's most popular dog breed for 2016. (AP Photo/Seth Wenig, File)

Labs extend purebred dog popularity record; Rottweilers rise

By JENNIFER PELTZ - Associated Press

In this undated photo provided by the American Kennel Club, three Spanish water dogs sit in the sand near tall grass. On Wednesday, Dec. 17, 2014 the organization announced that the Spanish water dog will be recognized as a new AKC breed in 2015. (AP Photo/American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club admits four new dog breeds to club

By Cheryl K. Chumley - The Washington Times

This Oct. 11, 2014 photo provided by the American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog in Queeny Park in St. Louis shows a visitor looking at museum exhibits accompanied by her dog. The museum is filled with dog art _ paintings, sculptures, porcelain figures and more _ and visitors are allowed to bring leashed dogs along on their visits. (AP Photo/ American Kennel Club Museum of the Dog, Diane Saltzman)

Dogs welcome at St. Louis museum about, well, dogs

By BETH J. HARPAZ - Associated Press

‘Royal dog of Madagascar’ to join Westminster pack

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Somers dog competed in Westminster show

By JONATHAN M. STANKIEWICZ - Associated Press

Sky, a wire fox terrier, enters the ring during the best in show competition at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show in New York on Tuesday. Sky won best in show. Breeders and canine enthusiasts will be watching to see if Sky's win boosts the breed's popularity. (ASSOCIATED PRESS)

Westminster Dog Show win can boost popularity of breeds

By Meghan Drake - The Washington Times