“What are the 20 most popular breeds of dogs in America?”

A: The top 20 most popular breeds, according to the American Kennel Club 1999 dog registration figures:

1. Labrador retriever
2. Golden retriever
3. German shepherd
4. dachshund
5. beagle
6. poodles (all varieties)
7. Chihuahua
8. rottweiler
9. Yorkshire terrier
10. boxer
11. Shih Tzu
12. Pomeranian
13. cocker spaniel
14. miniature schnauzer
15. Shetland sheepdog
16. pug
17. miniature pinscher
18. Siberian husky
19. Boston terrier
20. Maltese

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