NEW YORK, Jan. 15 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- The American Kennel
Club(R) announced today the "Top 10" most popular AKC(R) registered dogs in
Sacramento for 2006.*
The AKC also announced today that the tiny Yorkshire Terrier is making
news nationwide. The "Yorkie" has overtaken the beloved Golden Retriever to
become the second most popular purebred dog in America according to AKC
registration figures. The Labrador Retriever is the most popular purebred
dog in the country once again -- a spot it has held since 1991.
Here's a look at Sacramento's favorite dogs as compared to the rest of the
country:
NATIONWIDE 2006
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Dachshund
7. Boxer
8. Poodle
9. Shih Tzu
10.Miniature Schnauzer
SACRAMENTO 2006
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. German Shepherd Dog
4. Dachshund
5. Golden Retriever
6. Chihuahua
7. Miniature Schnauzer
8. Poodle
9. Shih Tzu
10.Boston Terrier/Pug**
* Registration data pulled from Sacramento zip codes as specified by the
U.S. Postal Service
** Tied with # 10
Local Statistical Snapshot
-- The Dachshund descends in popularity in Sacramento, moving from 2nd in
2005 to 4th this year.
-- The Yorkshire Terrier advances in popularity locally, as it has in many
cities across the nation, moving from 3rd to 2nd to tie with the
breed's national ranking.
-- The confident German Shepherd Dog, which held at 5th place last year,
continues to gain admirers as it moves to 3rd.
-- The Pug makes a dramatic leap into Sacramento's top 10 after ranking
17th last year.
"The Boston Terrier, Pug and Chihuahua all show up on Sacramento's top
10, yet don't appear on the national list," said AKC Spokesperson Lisa
Peterson. "Active Sacramento residents obviously appreciate smaller dogs
that can be taken with them when they're on the go."
Visit
http://www.akc.org/reg/topdogsbycity.cfm for information on other
cities and the complete list of national rankings.
The American Kennel Club, founded in 1884, is a not-for-profit
organization which maintains the largest registry of purebred dogs in the
world and oversees the sport of purebred dogs in the United States. The AKC
is dedicated to upholding the integrity of its registry, promoting the
sport of purebred dogs and breeding for type and function. Along with its
nearly 5,000 licensed and member clubs and its affiliated organizations,
the AKC advocates for the purebred dog as a family companion, advances
canine health and well-being, works to protect the rights of all dog owners
and promotes responsible dog ownership. More than 18,000 competitions for
AKC-registered purebred dogs are held under AKC rules and regulations each
year including conformation, agility, obedience, rally, tracking, herding,
lure coursing, coonhound events, hunt tests, field and earthdog trials.
Affiliate AKC organizations include the AKC Canine Health Foundation, AKC
Companion Animal Recovery and the AKC Museum of the Dog. For more
information, visit
http://www.akc.org.
AKC, American Kennel Club, the American Kennel Club seal and design,
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and service marks of The American Kennel Club, Inc.
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