Is Your Favourite Breed in the Top 10?
Canada’s primary registry for purebred dogs, the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), is excited to announce the Top 10 most popular dog breeds of 2022.
1. Labrador Retriever
With a gregarious personality, their constantly wagging tail, and the versatility to go from the show ring to an obedience trial to the living room or onto a hunt, it’s no surprise that the Labrador Retriever continues to maintain first place.
A wonderful family dog, the Labrador Retriever can thrive in urban or country settings. Their clever and biddable nature makes them a frequent choice for a range of jobs, from guide dogs and service dogs to sniffer detection dogs; you might even see Labs pulling sleds! With appropriate training, socialization, and exercise, a Lab can be a great fit for a range of homes.
2. Golden Retriever
The second spot for 2022 was secured by the affable, lovable Golden Retriever. The consummate family dog, Goldens are also known as keen workers and are often chosen as guide dogs and service dogs providing help and support to their people. The Golden Retriever excels in many different dog sports, including obedience, tracking, and dock diving.
3. German Shepherd Dog
Once again, the German Shepherd Dog sits in third place. Courageous, confident, and intelligent, the German Shepherd Dog is known as an all-around worker. Highly valued in police work, tracking, and drug and bomb detection, the GSD is also a loyal and devoted family dog.
4. Poodle
The lively, playful Poodle captures the fourth spot. The Poodle is an elegant athlete across all 3 sizes (Toy, Miniature, and Standard) and is known for their beautiful, non-shedding curly coats and keen intelligence. The consummate companion dog, Poodles are also successful at events like obedience and scent work, are often chosen as service dogs, and have even put their keen nose to use as truffle dogs!
5. French Bulldog
The French Bulldog remains in the Top 10 in the fifth spot. This playful and adaptable breed makes a loving pet who’ll entertain their families with their clownish antics.
6. Australian Shepherd
The Australian Shepherd has jumped up the ranks again, securing the sixth spot. This energetic, clever, versatile breed can be a great addition to an active family.
7. Havanese
The sweet, gentle, lively Havanese moved up to the seventh spot. Known as a wonderful family dog, the cheerful Havanese is the only breed native to Cuba.
8. Shetland Sheepdog
The Shetland Sheepdog has long held a spot in the Top 10. Coming in at eighth for 2022, the Sheltie is an intelligent and obedient herding breed. Frequent competitors in many different dog sports, Shetland Sheepdogs are known for their keen desire to work.
9. Portuguese Water Dog
Coming in at the ninth spot for 2022 is the Portuguese Water Dog. Bright and biddable, this athletic and affectionate breed can be a great addition to an active family, a fantastic partner in dog sports, and can be found fulfilling their original historical task of water work.
10. Bernese Mountain Dog
Tenth on the list is the Bernese Mountain Dog. This large, powerful breed is known for its affectionate nature and striking beauty.
For information and support in helping you find a dog that’s right for you, visit ckc.ca.
About The Canadian Kennel Club
The Canadian Kennel Club (CKC) is the primary registry body for purebred dogs in Canada and currently recognizes 187 breeds. As a non-profit organization, the CKC is dedicated to encouraging, guiding, and advancing the interests of purebred dogs and their responsible owners and breeders in Canada and promoting the knowledge and understanding of the benefits which dogs can bring to Canadian society.
The Club includes almost 20,000 individual members and over 600 breed clubs across Canada. The Club registers purebred dogs, regulates dog shows and performance events, and speaks out on major issues concerning dog ownership and the health and welfare of dogs across Canada. For more information, visit ckc.ca.
Media Contact:
Sarah McDowell
Manager, Government and External Relations
The Canadian Kennel Club
(416) 674-3697
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