World Report: February 18, 2005 Vol. 10 Iss. 18

Top 5 Most Popular Dog Breeds

This week, the Westminster Kennel Club holds its 129th dog show. No matter which breed wins, the top dog in U.S. homes is the Labrador retriever. It has been Number 1 for the past 15 years. Here are the hottest doggone breeds in the United States.

1. Labrador retriever: 146,692 registered
2. Golden retriever: 52,550
3. German shepherd: 46,046
4. Beagle: 44,555
5. Yorkshire terrier: 43,522

Source: American Kennel Club