Bulldog Returns To Popular Dog List After 73 Years

The American Kennel Club last week released its annual list of the country's most popular dog breeds - and the biggest news was that Bulldog (below) had muscled its way into the top 10.

Labrador Retrievers, for the 17th straight year, topped the list, which is based on the previous year's AKC registration figures.

"This is the first time the Bulldog has made it onto the top ten list since 1935," said AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "This breed appeals to a very wide range of dog lovers so it's no surprise that it is a favorite amongst AKC's 157 breeds. The Bulldog is both docile and adaptive, and can thrive in small or large homes. It's an excellent all-around family pet."

The Bulldog was first recognized by the AKC in 1886 - just two years after the organization's founding - and was most popular in 1915 when it peaked in fifth place. The breed's popularity ebbed and flowed throughout the mid-20th century, but since hitting a low of 41st place in 1973, its ranking has steadily increased.

Here are the AKC's top 10 dog breeds for 2007:

1. Labrador Retriever (at right)

2. Yorkshire Terrier

3. German Shepherd Dog

4. Golden Retriever

5. Beagle

6. Boxer

7. Dachshund

8. Poodle

9. Shih Tzu

10. Bulldog

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