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French Bulldog is the most
popular dog breed in all of Queens
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BY A EMILY DAVENPORT small breed of dog with tons of
personality is holding on to the
top spot as the most popular
dog breed in Queens.
The American Kennel Club
(AKC) recently released their
2018 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized
dog breeds in New York City. The French Bulldog
topped the list as the most popular dog breed in
Queens, particularly in Astoria, in 2018.
In fact, the French Bulldog held tightly the top
spot in the top ten most popular breeds not just
in Queens, but in the entire city in 2018.
“The Frenchie held on tightly to the top spot once
again in NYC,” said AKC Executive Secretary Gina
DiNardo. “It’s no surprise that French Bulldogs
topped the charts in the Big Apple – this adaptable
breed fits right in to big city living.”
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Other breeds that earned a place on the top ten list in
Queens include Bulldogs, German Shepherds, Labrador
Retrievers, Golden Retrievers, Poodles, Rottweilers,
Yorkshire Terriers, the Maltese and the Havanese.
Other breeds that were popular in New York
City in 2018 included the Cavalier King Charles
Spaniel, the Welsh Pembroke Corgi and the Aus-tralian
Shepherd.
For more information about the American Kennel
Club, visit www.akc.org.
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