On National Dog Day, here are America's most popular breeds
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National Dog Day is celebrated worldwide on August 26, marking a day of celebration for our beloved pets.
Rover, a company that connects pet owners with local sitters and walkers, is revealing its survey and data findings about the most popular dog breeds in the U.S.
Here are some of Rover’s findings:
Popular dog breeds
Rover’s poll of pet parents found these were the most popular dog breeds in the U.S.:
- Mixed
- Labrador Retriever
- Goldendoodle
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Chihuahua
- French bulldog
- Dachshund
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Dog breeds by generation
Among all generations, mixed breeds were still the most popular. But the second most popular varied widely:
- Baby Boomers: Chihuahua
- Gen X: Labrador Retriever
- Millennials: German Shepherd
- Gen Z: Golden Retriever
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Trending dog breeds in major cities
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Rarest dog breeds in the U.S.
Rover’s poll of pet parents found these were the four rarest dog breeds in the U.S.:
- King Shepherd
- English Toy Terrier (Black and tan)
- Canaan Dog
- Black Russian Terrier