French bulldog soaring in popularity

Can the Frenchie topple the Lab from its long-held perch as America's favorite dog breed?

According to the new rankings from the American Kennel Club, the little guy is just one spot away from the top.

While the Labrador Retriever is No. 1 for a record 30th consecutive year, the French Bulldog just passed the German Shepherd and Golden Retriever in move into the runner-up position.  The AKC said French Bulldog registrations are up more than 800% since 2010.

The 2020 AKC Top Ten also includes:

5.  Bulldogs

6.  Poodles

7.  Beagles

8.  Rottweilers

9.  German Shorthaired Pointers

10.  Dachshunds

Dog expert Laura Reeves is the host of the "Pure Dog Talk" podcast. She talked about the growing appeal of the French Bulldog with KRLD's Chris Sommer.

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