Is your dog one of the trendiest?
These dog breeds are becoming more popular, trending upward in the last few years.
- Bret Greenacre, PetBreeds.com
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Some dog breeds always seem to be popular. For example, the Labrador retriever has topped the charts as the most popular breed in America for 25 consecutive years, with over 60,000 Labs registered in the U.S. in 2015.
However, other breeds have become increasingly popular in recent years. That's why the data experts at PetBreeds, a pet research site powered by Graphiq, used registration data from the American Kennel Club to find the trendiest dogs on the market today.
For a breed to make the ranking, it had to be more popular in 2015 than it was in both 2014 and 2011.* Breeds are ranked from smallest to largest rise in popularity from 2014 to 2015, with the trendiest breed taking the top spot. In cases where multiple breeds rose the same amount, breeds with a greater average puppy price were given higher rankings. If the puppy prices are also the same, breeds were ordered alphabetically.
Fashion can play a major role in making a breed more popular. The French bulldog, which both Lady Gaga and Reese Witherspoon own, has had a dramatic rise in popularity, from No. 18 in 2011 to No. 6 in 2015.
Another large influence on a breed's popularity is the internet. The shiba inu — the No. 53 most popular dog in 2011 — has since jumped to No. 45 after the "doge" meme became an Internet phenomenon in 2013.
Want to see which breeds are becoming household names? Keep reading to find out.
*Note: Popularity data from 2011 was included to ensure the breeds have been trending in popularity over time.
Compiled by Bret Greenacre, PetBreeds.com
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Jump in Rank: 1
Puppy Price: $550
2015 Rank: 11
2014 Rank: 12
German shorthaired pointers require little grooming, but they shed regularly.
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Puppy Price: $550
2015 Rank: 17
2014 Rank: 18
Australian shepherds are known for being great watchdogs.
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Puppy Price: $600
2015 Rank: 27
2014 Rank: 28
The English springer spaniel is a good dog for new owners and can live in an apartment if given exercise regularly.
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Puppy Price: $700
2015 Rank: 94
2014 Rank: 95
Like most terriers, the wire fox terrier comes from the United Kingdom.
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Puppy Price: $750
2015 Rank: 26
2014 Rank: 27
Brittanies love to obey their owners and shed very little.
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Jump in Rank: 1
Puppy Price: $850
2015 Rank: 12
2014 Rank: 13
Siberian huskies are at a high risk for developing multiple conditions, including uveodermatologic syndrome and corneal dystrophy.
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Puppy Price: $850
2015 Rank: 107
2014 Rank: 108
"Little brown dog" is a common nickname for the Boykin spaniel.
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Jump in Rank: 1
Puppy Price: $900
2015 Rank: 24
2014 Rank: 25
The Havanese breed is named after the capital of its home country, Cuba.
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Puppy Price: $1,250
2015 Rank: 18
2014 Rank: 19
Cavaliers have a life expectancy of anywhere from nine to 14 years.
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Jump in Rank: 1
Puppy Price: $1,600
2015 Rank: 9
2014 Rank: 10
Rottweilers can be fearful around strangers, but make for great guard dogs.
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Puppy Price: $525
2015 Rank: 38
2014 Rank: 40
Border collies love to be active, and aren't as comfortable with apartment living as other dogs.
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Puppy Price: $550
2015 Rank: 20
2014 Rank: 22
Corgis come in a wide variety of colors, from black to tan to white.
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Puppy Price: $600
2015 Rank: 78
2014 Rank: 80
The greater Swiss mountain dog is not easy to train, but it's great around kids.
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Puppy Price: $750
2015 Rank: 92
2014 Rank: 94
The Anatolian shepherd originates from Turkey.
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Puppy Price: $825
2015 Rank: 47
2014 Rank: 49
Most wheatens are born with brown fur, which turns blond as they grow older.
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Puppy Price: $850
2015 Rank: 81
2014 Rank: 83
The giant schnauzer is hypoallergenic and sheds very little.
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Puppy Price: $875
2015 Rank: 45
2014 Rank: 47
Shiba inu means "brushwood dog" in Japanese.
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Jump in Rank: 2
Puppy Price: $906
2015 Rank: 60
2014 Rank: 62
English cocker spaniels have an average of six puppies per litter.
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Puppy Price: $950
2015 Rank: 32
2014 Rank: 34
From Hungary, viszlas can weigh anywhere from 45 to 65 pounds when fully grown.
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Puppy Price: $1,050
2015 Rank: 76
2014 Rank: 78
Unlike Pembroke Welsh corgis, cardigans have tails.
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Jump in Rank: 3
Puppy Price: $400
2015 Rank: 39
2014 Rank: 42
Basset hounds have a below-average life expectancy, with an eight- to 12-year life span.
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Puppy Price: $700
2015 Rank: 68
2014 Rank: 71
German wirehaired pointers need a lot of physical activity to stay healthy.
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Puppy Price: $900
2015 Rank: 29
2014 Rank: 32
Bernese mountain dogs have a life expectancy of only seven to nine years.
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Puppy Price: $1,000
2015 Rank: 84
2014 Rank: 87
Keeshonds are great watchdogs and are easy to train.
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Puppy Price: $1,250
2015 Rank: 74
2014 Rank: 77
Old English sheepdogs were bred to be herding dogs.
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Puppy Price: $1,250
2015 Rank: 142
2014 Rank: 145
Beaucerons are very active dogs and require daily exercise.
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Puppy Price: $1,900
2015 Rank: 69
2014 Rank: 72
Male Irish wolfhounds normally weigh between 140 and 180 pounds.
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Puppy Price: $2,050
2015 Rank: 6
2014 Rank: 9
With an average puppy price of $2,050, the French bulldog is the most expensive dog in the ranking.
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Jump in Rank: 4
Puppy Price: $675
2015 Rank: 53
2014 Rank: 57
Airedale terriers are at a high risk for hypothyroidism and an umbilical hernia.
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Puppy Price: $700
2015 Rank: 62
2014 Rank: 66
Dalmatians are native to the Dalmatia region of Croatia.
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Puppy Price: $675
2015 Rank: 163
2014 Rank: 168
The komondor's dense, corded fur gives it the nickname "mop dog."
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Puppy Price: $1,043
2015 Rank: 114
2014 Rank: 119
Pointers are expected to live between 12 and 15 years.
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Puppy Price: $1,300
2015 Rank: 128
2014 Rank: 133
Welsh springer spaniels are somewhat easy to train and are great for new owners.
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pmarkham / Flickr
Jump in Rank: 6
Puppy Price: $900
2015 Rank: 86
2014 Rank: 92
With an average weight of 60 to 70 pounds, flatties are smaller than Labradors and golden retrievers.
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Jump in Rank: 7
Puppy Price: $550
2015 Rank: 123
2014 Rank: 130
The bluetick coonhound wasn't recognized by the American Kennel Club until 2009.
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Jump in Rank: 7
Puppy Price: $1,150
2015 Rank: 61
2014 Rank: 68
Samoyeds come from Siberia, where they developed their thick coat.
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Jump in Rank: 8
Puppy Price: $400
2015 Rank: 136
2014 Rank: 144
On average, affenpinschers weigh between seven and nine pounds.
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Puppy Price: $750
2015 Rank: 67
2014 Rank: 75
Grooming for the great Pyrenees' long hair will cost about $400 a year.
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Puppy Price: $950
2015 Rank: 144
2014 Rank: 152
The Irish water spaniel has a dense, water-repellent coat.
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Puppy Price: $1,600
2015 Rank: 121
2014 Rank: 129
With an average height of 10 to 14 inches, miniature bull terriers are about 10 inches shorter than their taller counterparts.
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Puppy Price: $1,750
2015 Rank: 106
2014 Rank: 114
While Neapolitan mastiffs are friendly with cats, they aren't the best breed with kids and new owners.
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Jump in Rank: 9
Puppy Price: $600
2015 Rank: 51
2014 Rank: 60
Belgian Malinois are very active and are great watchdogs.
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Jump in Rank: 10
Puppy Price: $650
2015 Rank: 66
2014 Rank: 76
The wirehaired pointing griffon sheds minimally but requires regular grooming.
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Jump in Rank: 11
Puppy Price: $906
2015 Rank: 158
2014 Rank: 169
Sealyhams are at a high risk for developing deafness and dry eye.
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Jump in Rank: 11
Puppy Price: $1,300
2015 Rank: 93
2014 Rank: 104
The Leonberger's constant shedding and high energy makes it best for experienced owners.
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Jump in Rank: 11
Puppy Price: $2,000
2015 Rank: 116
2014 Rank: 127
Black Russian terriers can be very mouthy but are great with kids.
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Jump in Rank: 12
Puppy Price: $650
2015 Rank: 113
2014 Rank: 125
The Irish terrier is known as the "daredevil" for its aggressive nature.
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Jump in Rank: 12
Puppy Price: $700
2015 Rank: 151
2014 Rank: 163
Curly-coated retrievers are very alert and will bark at strangers but aren't very protective of their owners.
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Jump in Rank: 12
Puppy Price: $1,250
2015 Rank: 98
2014 Rank: 110
Belgian Tervuren will bark often and are very sensitive.
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Jump in Rank: 13
Puppy Price: $600
2015 Rank: 89
2014 Rank: 102
The borzoi's origins can be traced to Russia and Belarus.
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Jump in Rank: 13
Puppy Price: $1,750
2015 Rank: 35
2014 Rank: 48
Owners of a cane corso can expect easy training and a great watchdog.
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szm.graham / Flickr
Jump in Rank: 15
Puppy Price: $550
2015 Rank: 88
2014 Rank: 103
Norwegian elkhounds are a great breed for new owners and behave well around kids and cats.
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- Bret Greenacre, PetBreeds.com
Some dog breeds always seem to be popular. For example, the Labrador retriever has topped the charts as the most popular breed in America for 25 consecutive years, with over 60,000 Labs registered in the U.S. in 2015.
However, other breeds have become increasingly popular in recent years. That's why the data experts at PetBreeds, a pet research site powered by Graphiq, used registration data from the American Kennel Club to find the trendiest dogs on the market today.
For a breed to make the ranking, it had to be more popular in 2015 than it was in both 2014 and 2011.* Breeds are ranked from smallest to largest rise in popularity from 2014 to 2015, with the trendiest breed taking the top spot. In cases where multiple breeds rose the same amount, breeds with a greater average puppy price were given higher rankings. If the puppy prices are also the same, breeds were ordered alphabetically.
Fashion can play a major role in making a breed more popular. The French bulldog, which both Lady Gaga and Reese Witherspoon own, has had a dramatic rise in popularity, from No. 18 in 2011 to No. 6 in 2015.
Another large influence on a breed's popularity is the internet. The shiba inu — the No. 53 most popular dog in 2011 — has since jumped to No. 45 after the "doge" meme became an Internet phenomenon in 2013.
Want to see which breeds are becoming household names? Keep reading to find out.
*Note: Popularity data from 2011 was included to ensure the breeds have been trending in popularity over time.
Compiled by Bret Greenacre, PetBreeds.com
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