For the first time in 72 years, the bulldog has made it back onto the American Kennel Club's list of top 10 most popular dog breeds. The list is based on 2007 AKC registration figures. Of course, the Labrador Retriever is still the AKC's "Top Dog" --a position it's now held for 17 consecutive years.
This year's most popular list (last year's rank in parentheses):
10. Bulldog (--)
9. Shih Tzu (9)
8. Poodle (8)
7. Dachshund (6)
6. Boxer (7)
5. Beagle (5)
4. Golden Retriever (4)
3. German Shepherd Dog (3)
2. Yorkshire Terrier (2)
1. Labrador Retriever (1)
Speaking of bulldogs, it's Tater Tot Friday!!!
Tater's favorite game is to take her ball under the coffee table and bark until you try to take it away from her. Then she grabs onto it and will not let it go. Repeat. Again. And again.
Have a superb weekend!
At least Tater Tot is on the list. I have a beautiful Jack Russell puppy who isn't on the list. But she is still special to me.
Sorry to hear about your pig. I hope he gets better soon.
Posted by: HeatherMichelle | January 18, 2008 at 05:49 AM
Wouldn't a tennis ball be easier to play with?
Posted by: TandJ | January 18, 2008 at 07:27 AM
OMG, that look on her face says, "c'mon, I dare ya!" So sweet.
Posted by: LA | January 18, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Cute picture. Contrats on the Kennel Club's recognition. Good luck with you beloved pig. Have a nice weekend!
Posted by: Lynne_T | January 18, 2008 at 09:16 AM
My wife and I have a bulldog as well and she was all happy when she heard the news yesterday...
Posted by: Raul | January 18, 2008 at 09:22 AM
Personally I prefer Westies! is there a webite i can go to look up where they're ranked? AKC website?! n e who have a good time in Seattle on your island
Posted by: Liz | January 18, 2008 at 09:26 AM
Guess what? I don't have a bulldog! I have a Golden Retriever/Standard Poodle mix (Golden Doodle) and they rule! And do you know what? My dog doesn't give a rat's arse if he's on the list or not. And neither do I. Why would you buy a dog that is on the popular list? That means there are lots and lots of them. Why would you want something that everyone else has one of also? Be original people!!
Posted by: Angry Adam | January 18, 2008 at 10:07 AM
Adam, you dolt!!! Lots of people don't get these dogs because they are popular! They are on the popularity list because lots of people get them!
Plus, these are only pure-bred dogs. Millions of us have mutts and those are not represented.
Posted by: Delilah | January 18, 2008 at 10:38 AM
Sticks and stones...
That's the exact reason people get them, 'cause they're popular. You people can't think for yourselves, so you buy what the AKC tells you what to buy. Follow the herd, Delilah, follow the herd like a sheep. BAAAHHHH!
Posted by: Angry Adam | January 18, 2008 at 11:09 AM
As always, Tater Tot is adorable. Hope your pig gets better.
Posted by: pookie | January 18, 2008 at 03:11 PM
Congratulations to Tot and her breed for making the list. I'm not surprised my beloved Labrador is on top of the list. Best. Dog. Ever. Don't get me wrong - Bulldogs are cute - but they drool and they fart. Eew!
Posted by: EditThis | January 19, 2008 at 10:49 AM
So...cute...cannot stand...it...
::Dies::
Tiffiny :)
Posted by: Tiffiny Whitney | January 22, 2008 at 09:49 AM
I love Tator Tot friday! I have to fess up and tell you that I have copied your idea and have been posting pics of my puppy on fridays on my blog. :)
I hope that Godzilla will recover and join the rest of his friends back home soon!
all best!
Posted by: Sanam | January 22, 2008 at 06:48 PM