French bulldog, golden retriever among popular breeds for New Yorkers: study
NEW YORK (PIX11) – New Yorkers love the French bulldog, according to a study released by the American Kennel Club.
“The French bulldog is New York City’s most favorite breed for the 10th consecutive year,” the American Kennel Club said. “While the Frenchie is holding strong at the top of the list, there’s a new dog in the top five – the Pembroke Welsh corgi. This affectionate and lively little herder makes a great companion for those who can provide a lot of activity and togetherness.”
New York City’s top 5 dog breeds for 2023:
- 1. French bulldog
- 2. Poodle
- 3. Golden retriever
- 4. Labrador retriever
- 5. Pembroke Welsh corgi
In addition to releasing the popular dog breeds in the city, the American Kennel Club also released the top breeds for the United States.
2023 most popular dogs in the U.S.
- 1. French bulldog
- 2. Labrador retriever
- 3. Golden retriever
- 4. German shepherd dog
- 5. Poodle
- 6. Dachshund
- 7. Bulldog
- 8. Beagle
- 9. Rottweiler
- 10. German shorthaired pointer
The American Kennel Club also did the legwork and found the most popular dog breed in different New York City neighborhoods.
Dog breeds and the neighborhoods that love them:
French Bulldog
- Astoria
- Chelsea
- East Village
- Park Slope
- Riverdale
- Washington Heights
- Williamsburg
Dachshund
- Fidi
- Tribeca
Cavalier King Charles spaniel
- Murray Hill
- Upper East Side
Golden retriever
- New Dorp
Poodle
- Upper West Side
Matthew Euzarraga is a multimedia journalist from El Paso, Texas. He has covered local news and LGBTQIA topics in the New York City Metro area since 2021. He joined the PIX11 Digital team in 2023. You can see more of his work here.