The Daily Beast - AKC Top Dogs - January 31, 2013

American Kennel Club released it's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd.  The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics.

Here's a look at the most popular dog breeds.  What's your top dog?

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Munch, a Bulldog.

 

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A German Shepard named Commander.

 

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Shayna Maydela, a Labrador Retriever.

 

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Bulldogs, Munch (L) and puppy Dominique.

 

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A golden retriever puppy named Gibbs.

 

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 Max, a Beagle.

 

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German Shepherds, Commander (R) and puppy Tsunami (L).

 

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Major, a Golden Retriever.

 

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Micki Berman (L) holds Ace, a Labrador Retriever puppy, with Shayna Maydela, a grown Labrador Retriever.

 

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A German shepherd puppy named Tsunami.