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The top ten most popular breeds of 2017

By Wesley Coburn

NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 11: A Golden Retriever competes in the Westminster Dog Show on February 11, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show has been showcasing the best dogs from around world for the last two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY - FEBRUARY 11: A Golden Retriever competes in the Westminster Dog Show on February 11, 2014 in New York City. The annual dog show has been showcasing the best dogs from around world for the last two days in New York. (Photo by Andrew Burton/Getty Images) /
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NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 14: Rumor the German Shepherd poses for photos after winning Best In Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, February 14, 2017 in New York City. There are 2874 dogs entered in this show with a total entry of 2908 in 200 different breeds or varieties, including 23 obedience entries. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images)
NEW YORK, NY – FEBRUARY 14: Rumor the German Shepherd poses for photos after winning Best In Show at the Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden, February 14, 2017 in New York City. There are 2874 dogs entered in this show with a total entry of 2908 in 200 different breeds or varieties, including 23 obedience entries. (Photo by Drew Angerer/Getty Images) /

No. 2 – The German Shepherd

German Shepherds, also known as Alsatians, aren’t actually used in shepherding very often any more, but they excel in a variety of working roles, especially as police or military dogs. The most famous Hollywood, Rin Tin Tin, was a German Shepherd.

No. 1 – The Labrador Retriever

The most popular breed for the past five years in a row is the Lab, because they’re basically perfect at anything you might ask of a dog – they’re friendly, loyal, athletic and smart, and can be protective of their people if the need arises.

They make fantastic service dogs or guide dogs. Besides, they’re just so cute, whether their coat color is black, chocolate or yellow.

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