The American Kennel Club released its annual list of most popular dog breeds of 2014, and New Yorkers love their Frenchies. The French Bulldog is the most popular breed in New York, which shouldn’t surprise any dog run frequenters.“New York continues to be the city of the Bulldog,” AKC Vice President Gina DiNardotold NBC New York. “Whether the adorable Frenchie or its sweet Bulldog cousin, these mild-tempered companions make great pets for a variety of city dwellers.” Here are the top 10 dog breeds in New York, followed by the most popular breeds by neighborhood:
1. French Bulldog Astoria: Bulldog
2. Bulldog
3. Labrador Retriever
4. German Shepherd
5. Golden Retriever
6. Rottweiler
7. Poodle
8. Yorkshire Terrier
9. Havanese
10. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Washington Heights: Italian Greyhound
Upper West Side: Labrador Retriever
Upper East Side: Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Tribeca: French Bulldog
Riverdale: Yorkshire Terrier
Park Slope: French Bulldog
New Dorp: German Shepherd Dog
Murray Hill: French Bulldog
Financial District: French Bulldog
East Village: French Bulldog
Chelsea: French Bulldog