AKC's top 10 breeds of 2008 (USA and Boston)

Yesterday the AKC released it's top 10 list of purebred dogs compiled from their registrations in 2008. Below are the lists for both the U.S.A. and the city of Boston.

The labrador retriever came in first for the 18th year in a row, and more than twice as many Labs were registered with the AKC than any other breed last year.

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


BOSTON
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1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Bulldog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Yorkshire Terrier **
6. Boxer
7. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
8. Dachshund ***
9. Beagle
10. Boston Terrier/Pug ****

* Registration data pulled from Boston zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service
** Tied for 4th
*** Tied for 7th
**** Tied for 9th

"The Bulldog’s popularity grew nationally as well as in Boston, rising from sixth most popular breed to third place," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "Also noteworthy, the Boston Terrier, named after the city, and affectionately called the (American Gentleman) tied with the Pug and Beagle for ninth place."