2). The Labrador Retriever

 

The Labrador Retriever’s fall from the top of the popularity rankings wasn’t too far, as its adoring, friendly nature maintains its reputation as the quintessential family dog. Labs are easy to train & hyper-focused on satisfying their owners! They’re a top choice for both first-time & experienced dog owners as well as numerous individuals needing a capable service animal.

 

 

3). The Golden Retriever 

 

Not much separates Labrador and Golden Retrievers beyond the Gulden's longer, feathery coat. The hunted game both labs & goldens were a bit different for the two sporting breeds, allowing for distinct physical differences. But the identical sweet temperament, trainability, and overflowing friendliness make them equally popular for families.

 

 

4). The German Shepherd's

 

The German Shepherd is a well-rounded working dog that is athletic, powerful, and highly intelligent. Though its name comes from its sheep-tending prowess, the breed quickly became renowned for police & military work in the early 1900s. Today, German Shepherds are still some of the most versatile dogs for guarding, service work, military roles, and search and rescue duties. As companion animals, their exceptional trainability, loyalty, and confidence have made them a perennial favorite.

  

 

 

5). The Poodle 

 

To nobody’s surprise, the backbone of the Doodle designer dog craze is one of the most popular purebred dogs. The curly, hypoallergenic coat’s grooming possibilities position the Poodle as the fanciest of breeds, but there’s more to them than fashionable show looks! Poodles are among the most intelligent of all dogs. They are highly agile and strong and even have a blue-collar pedigree as former water dogs.

 

 

 

6). The Bulldog 

 

As a stocky, squash-faced lovable lump of a dog, the Bulldog’s goofiness & liking for kids have made it an irresistible family pet. Thankfully, their loyalty, trainability, and courage are all that’s left from their bull-baiting days. Although they’re more prone to health issues than many breeds, their mid-energy levels & playfulness make them easy to get along with.

 

 

 

7). The Rottweiler

 

The Rottweiler made a positive jump in 2022, moving from the eighth most popular dog breed in 2021 to the seventh spot this past year. These intimidating yet calm guard dogs garner interest for their immense loyalty, courage, confidence, & trainability. Fun-Fact Rottweilers filled roles as working dogs since the Roman Empire.

 

 

 

8). The Beagle

 

Curious & happy-go-lucky Beagles are a great addition to a family with kids and other pets. Being prone to following their noses, these small-sized scent hounds still present numerous challenges! They can be a chore due to their distractibility, energy, shrewdness, and incessant barking. But if you can iron out their habits, you’ll understand why Beagles have been a top-10 breed for over half a century.

 

 

 

9). The Dachshund