The most popular dog breeds of 2019
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The most popular dog breeds of 2019 continues with familiar faces.
No. 4 – French Bulldog
Group: Non-Sporting Group
2018 rank – No. 4
2019 British rank – No. 2
The French Bulldog is a companion dog that came from late-nineteenth century English textile workers living in Paris, and they look oddly human with their enormous (relatively speaking) eyes. (They also look a little like aliens.)
Among the celebrities who have or had Frenchies are Star Wars actress Carrie Fisher, Boston Celtics forward Jayson Tatum and NASCAR champion driver Joey Logano.
No. 3 – Golden Retriever
Group: Sporting Group
2018 rank – No. 3
2019 British rank – No. 6
As a Sporting Group dog, the Golden Retriever is an aid to bird hunters in fetching game, particularly ducks. They also are very good at agility competitions in addition to competing in other dog sports like obedience.
The Golden Retriever is an extreme fan favorite of nearly everyone (particularly 90s kids), thanks to their impressive onscreen presence with Shadow in the Homeward Bound movies, Buddy in the Air Bud franchise and Comet from Full House. (Tom Hanks’ character of Joe Fox in You’ve Got Mail also has a Golden Retriever.)