The Stout Bulldog scratches it’s way back to the top 10

For the first time in 72 years, the Bulldog has now made it to the top 10 most popular dogs in the nation.

 The bulldog is both docile and adaptive, and can thrive in small or large homes,” the AKC said yesterday. “It’s an excellent all around family pet.” The thickset canine, with its low-swung body, sagging snout and wide shoulders, last made the Top 10 list in 1935, when it again placed 10th. With the bulldog’s ascent, the miniature Schnauzer dropped off the list. The beagle is the only breed that has consistently been included on the Top 10 chart since 1915, coming in fifth place last year. The poodle and dachshund, who each have enjoyed the top spot in Manhattan (2005 and 2006 for the poodle; 2004 for the dachshund) now share a tie in the borough for third place, ousted by the Labrador Retriever who has been #1 for the last 17 years. 

As it stands today the 10 most popular breeds of dogs are; 

 1. Labrador retriever  2. Yorkshire terrier 3. German shepherd 4. Golden retriever  5. Beagle 6. Boxer 7. Dachshund    8. Poodle  9. Shih Tzu  10. Bulldog