1) Labrador Retriever - No surprise here, labs are the best family dogs. This is the 17th year in a row that labs have topped the list.
2) Yorkshire Terrier - I consider it a major symbol of the decline of our society that so many people have Yorkies. If you want a 6 pound pet to dress in stupid outfits and carry in your purse, get a cat.
3) German Shepherd
4) Golden Retriever - Similar to a lab in appearance, demeanor and disposition but it comes in only one color and has long hair making it a little more of a maintenance hassle.
5) Beagle - Mrs. Poop loves beagles and even once told Diesel that beagles are cuter than he is. Mrs. Poop once claimed to have been raised by beagles because her first dogs, Foxy and Suzy, were beagles. She loves looking at dog clothes online at oldnavy.com because their spokesdog is a beagle. The beagle has been in the top ten list every year since 1915.
6) Boxer - I like boxers but for some reason Diesel hates them.
7) Dachshund - Like my little buddy Kevin, everyone loves a wiener.
8) Poodle - Although I hate toy poodles I actually enjoy a nice standard poodle, as long as it is not shaved in a ridiculous fashion for a dog show.
9) Shih Tzu - My new friend Bauer is a Shih Tzu though I protest this gay coat Short Julie made him wear.
10) Bulldog - Back on the top ten list for the first time since 1935. The bulldog knocked the miniature schnauzer (Mama Poop's favorite breed) off the list. Maybe if the bulldog someday breeds with #9 this new super breed can take over the top spot.
From what I read, this list is not entirely complete. As I understand it, several breeds tied for ninth for example, including the ROTTWEILER
ReplyDeleteSorry Tom, Rottweilers did not make the list, not even in San Diego. They made the list of breeds which are declining in popularity in favor of smaller breeds like the Yorkie, the Maltese and the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel.
ReplyDeleteHere's a good USA Today article with some more good stats.