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When it comes to the most quintessential American dogs, bully breeds are strong contenders. These terrier-type dogs have a powerful presence in the United States, leading some to consider them “America’s Dogs.”
Many popular dogs, such as Bulldogs, Bull Terriers, and French Bulldogs, fall under the bully breed category. In 21 states, bully breeds and pit bulls (a mixed breed that has a significant mix of any other bully breed) are the most popular dogs.
When it comes to the United States as a whole, the French Bulldog is the number one most popular dog. This ranking is based on the number of registrations at the American Kennel Club, and the French Bulldog claimed this position in 2022, defeating the Labrador Retriever’s 31-year reign.
Other bully breeds are also high on the American Kennel Club’s list when it comes to number of registrations. Bulldogs are the sixth most popular dog in the United States, followed by Rottweilers in seventh place.
Bully breeds’ temperaments may be driving the rising popularity of these dogs. Bully breeds sit in the top percentile of best-tempered dogs. This makes them appealing choices to millions of Americans.
Bully breeds are a staple of the dog population in the United States, and are likely to continue to gain popularity as more people research them and discover new types of bully breeds.
