Top 5 Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2022

Umme Salma T
5 min readSep 18, 2022

There are so many dog breeds around the World with so many different varieties but some of them are extremely popular. People love dogs and are very interested to keep their favorite one with them. Before having one of this dog breed, it’s better to know about their history, characteristics, behavior and lifestyle. It helps the owner to get the best one among them. American kennel club declares the most popular dog breeds last year.

Here are the top 5 most popular dog breeds of 2022 and all the details which will help you to know them better.

1.Labrador Retriever

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Labrador Retriever is America’s most favorite dog breed and ranked number one in the list of American kennel clubs. It’s called as Lab. People love them for their lovable and cute face, athletic physique and cordial nature. They are friendly dogs and easy to keep at home.

Here I am giving you some interesting information about Labrador Retrievers which will help you to know more about them.

Size:

A Labrador retriever is a medium size breed.

  • Male: Height -22.5–24.5 inches, Weight -65–80 pounds
  • Female: Height- 21.5–23.5 Inches, Weight -55–70 pounds

Colors:

The Labrador retriever is found in three common colors: Black, Yellow, Chocolate.

Nature:

They are friendly with people and kids. You can usually keep them with other dogs, they won’t trouble.

Food habit:

Labs usually eat one to twice in a day, don’t feed them the whole day. They can eat human food like Rice, lean meats, vegetables, corn and all the healthy options we have. .They have their own specific food which you can give them by consulting a venetian. Calorie counting is also important to save them from obesity. Safe water is also important and maintenance of hygiene.

Lifespan :

11–13 years

Price:

The normal price of a purebred lab puppy is between $400 to $1,500, with the average being around $800.

2.French Bulldogs

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In the mid nineteenth century, a French bulldog first appeared in Paris. It was imported from England. It is known as the French breed of companion dog or toy dog. For their cute, easy going, sociable, lovely, affectionate, keen and bubbly nature, they become the second most popular dog breeds.

Here I am giving you some interesting information about French bulldogs which will help you to know more about them.

Size:

They are small in size.

  • Male French bulldog : Height — 11 to 12 inches,Weight-20 to 28 pounds
  • Female French bulldog : Height -10 to 11 inches,Weight -18 to 24 pounds

Colors:

The French bulldog is found in different shades. Most popular among them are White, Brindle , Fawn, Brindle & White, Tan etc.

Nature:

They are quicker, playful and smart dogs. In small size, they are epitome of a big dog personality. They can mingle with kids very easily and kids also love them for their kiddo size.

Food habits:

French bulldog’s food shouldn’t only consist of commercial food. They can eat good vegetables and fruits along with their dog food. But don’t give them fast-food like chocolate, chips, or peanut butter. Garlic, onion, avocado and cooked bone etc. are also bad for them.

Lifespan :

10–14 years

Price:

French bulldog puppies usually cost between $1,500 and $4,500, and the average cost is around $3,000

3.Golden Retrievers:

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Golden retriever is a Scottish breed. It is characterized as the most affectionate and gentle breed. It is one of the most popular dog breeds of America.it is a popular companion dog in the western world. It is often among the top 10 registered dog breeds in united kingdom ,Australia and Canada. It is commonly known as healthy breed.

Here are some interesting facts about golden retriever dog breeds.

Size:

Golden retriever is a medium size dog breed.

Male: Height: 56–61 cm, Weight:30–34kg

Female: Height 51–56 cm, weight:25–32kg

Colors:

Some most common colors of golden retriever are dark golden, cream, light etc.

Nature:

Gentle, friendly, trustworthy, playful, smart and confident

Food habits: adult golden retriever can eat any food specially vegetables and fruits with good source of protein. For puppies need special diet food with the recommendation of specialists.

Lifespan:

12–13 years

Price:

A golden retriever’s price is around $1,000 to $3,500.

4.German Shepherd

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The German shepherd breed was officially known as the Alsatian in the UK from after the First world war until 1977 when the name was changed back to German Shepherd. This is one of the most popular breeds in the World. Their popularity is unmatchable for their versatility and courageous attitude. This breed can keep in any weather and easily adjust in any situation.

Some interesting facts about German shepherds are given below.

Size:

Height: Male: 60–65 cm, Female: 55–60 cm

Weight: Male: 30–40 kg, Female: 22–32 kg

Colors:

Black, Black & Tan, Sable, Black & Silver, Grey, Red & Black

Nature:

They are lovable, alert, cunning, loyal, affectionate, good with kids and cordial with family and other dogs.

Food habits:

They need quality dog food with healthy foods but puppies should only eat food which is recommended by the food adviser.

Lifespan :

9–13 years

price:

This breed is expensive. You should plan to spend between $1,500-$3,000 for a German Shepherd.

5.Poodle

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Poodles are called the Poodle in German and the Caniche in French. This is a breed of water dog. They are very intelligent, well trained and family dogs. They are extremely popular nowadays for their maximum varieties, qualities and uniqueness. They ranked in five positions in the American kennel club in 2021.

Some interesting facts about poodles are given below.

Size:

Poodles dog breed is divided into four varieties. They are:

1.Toy Poodle: 24–28 cm

2.Miniature Poodle: 28–35 cm

3.Standard Poodle: 45–60 cm

4.Medium Poodle: 35–45 cm

Colors:

Black, White, Apricot, Cream, Sable, Black & White, Brown, Blue, Grey, Silver, Red

Nature:

Intelligent, Alert, Active, Instinctual, Trainable, Faithful

Food habits:

Poodles can eat any kind of high protein food such as meat and fish. Vegetables and fruits are also good for their health.

Macadamia Nuts, Grapes/Raisins, Chocolate, Garlic, Onions, Wild Mushrooms, Cherries, and Avocado are harmful for them.

An adult poodle should eat 2 meals per day.

Lifespan:

12–15 years

price:

Price of a poodle depends on the quality of the breed. Poodles puppy can range $600 to $10,000.

These are the top 5 popular dog breeds of 2022 which are most registered in American kennel clubs and loved by the people all over the world. For more information about them, you can visit their official page and get your favorite breeds from them.

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