"Top Dog Trends: French Bulldogs and Golden Retrievers Reign in America's Cities"
TL;DR
The French bulldog has been named America's most popular dog breed for the second year in a row, with close to 98,500 registrations in 2023. Despite its popularity, the breed remains controversial due to health issues associated with its short snouts, and its high demand has led to thefts, with the average price ranging between $1,500 to $3,000. Notably, Lady Gaga's stolen French bulldogs were returned, leading to charges against the perpetrators.
- The French bulldog is America's most pupular breed, again NPR
- The golden retriever is (still) Seattle's top dog breed The Seattle Times
- America's animal shelters are overcrowded with pets from families facing economic and housing woes The Associated Press
- America’s No. 1 dog breed among 200 pedigrees revealed; Who is top dog? cleveland.com
- French Bulldogs are the most popular dogs in Houston, report says Houston Chronicle
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