The American Kennel Club sanctions the National Dog Show, and also puts out a list of the 10 most “popular” dogs in the U.S., which for 2011 is as follows:
1. Labrador Retriever (20 years in a row!)
2. German Shepherd
3. Yorkshire Terrier
4. Beagle
5. Golden Retriever
6. Bulldog
7. Boxer
8. Dachshund
9. Poodle
10. Shih Tzu
The CFA recognizes 42 pedigreed breeds for showing, ranging from somewhat common breeds like the Siamese to rarer breeds, like the Singapura, Korat and LaPerm. The most popular breeds as determined by CFA registry are:
1. Persian
2. Maine Coon
3. Exotic
4. Ragdoll
5. Sphynx
6. Siamese
7. Abyssinian
8. American Shorthair
9. Cornish Rex
10. Birman
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