It’s no secret that Angelenos love their furry friends, but one dog breed ranks supreme as far as the City of Angels is concerned.
According to U.S. News, the most popular dog breed in Los Angeles is… the French bulldog.
Frenchies take the No. 1 spot in L.A. and ranked No. 2 nationally, according to a study conducted by the news outlet. French bulldogs are the most popular dog breeds in four of the major cities analyzed, including Las Vegas, Dallas and Washington D.C.
Nationally, the most popular dog breed was the chihuahua, which came in third place in Los Angeles.
The top five dog breeds in L.A. are below:
Los Angeles, California
Rank | Breed |
---|---|
1 | French bulldog |
2 | Golden Retriever |
3 | Chihuahua |
4 | English Bulldog |
5 | Goldendoodle |
These are the top 25 dog breeds across the U.S.:
Rank | Breed |
---|---|
1 | Chihuahua |
2 | French Bulldog |
3 | Golden Retriever |
4 | German Shepherd |
5 | Shih Tzu |
6 | Goldendoodle |
7 | Yorkshire Terrier |
8 | American Pit Bull Terrier |
9 | Pit Bull |
10 | Labrador Retriever (Black) |
11 | Maltese |
12 | Pomeranian |
13 | Miniature Dachshund |
14 | Labrador Retriever (Yellow) |
15 | Siberian Husky |
16 | Miniature Schnauzer |
17 | Boxer |
18 | Australian Shepherd |
19 | Pug |
20 | American Bully |
21 | Beagle |
22 | Labrador Retriever (Chocolate) |
23 | Boston Terrier |
24 | Rottweiler |
25 | Miniature Poodle |
U.S. News reviewed data provided by third-party pet insurance companies from September 2023 through March 2024 as part of the study.
The data analyzed dog breeds and the locations of their owners, focusing on the nation’s 25 most populous cities.
The rankings from U.S. News differ slightly from those released by the American Kennel Club earlier this year. Not only was the top breed in L.A. still the French bulldog, AKC listed Frenchies as the most popular breed in all of the U.S.
For more on the methodology and see which pooches top the rankings of other major metro areas analyzed by U.S. News, click here.
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