Dog breeds gaining popularity
- The American Kennel Club released its 2024 dog breed popularity rankings on March 20, 2025.
- Data analysis compared these recent rankings to those from 2004 to identify changes.
- Several breeds saw significant increases in their ranking over the past two decades.
- The Belgian Malinois climbed from 47th most popular in 2014 to 14th in 2024.
- Historical breed uses and internet culture influence popularity shifts.
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Dog breeds gaining popularity
Branislav Nenin // Shutterstock Dog breeds gaining popularity Few animals exhibit the absolute, unadulterated joy of a dog greeting its human companion after they arrive home from a long day at work. Dog owners may ask, “Does anyone love me as much as my dog?” As times change, so too do pet owners’ preferences when it comes to which breeds they bring home. Breeds once wildly popular just a few decades ago may have fallen out of fashion. In other…
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