Most popular dog breeds in the U.S.

Shayna Maydela, a Labrador retriever, at an American Kennel Club press conference Jan. 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the U.S. were announced.

2. German shepherds

A German shepherd puppy named Tsunami attends a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Jan. 30, 2013.

3. Golden retrievers

Major, a Golden retriever, at an American Kennel Club press conference Jan. 30, 2013, in New York where the most popular dogs in the U.S. were announced.

4. Beagles

A beagle puppy named Shiloh rests during a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Jan. 30, 2013.

5. Bulldogs

A bulldog named Dominique attends a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Jan. 30, 2013.

6. Yorkshire terriers

A Yorkshire terrier wears a warm outfit on Dec. 13, 2012, in Cologne.

7. Boxers

A boxer lays in its kennel on the third day of Crufts at the Birmingham NEC Arena on March 10, 2012, in Birmingham, England.

8. Poodles

A Miniature poodle sits in a cart during the Asian International Dog Show at Tokyo Big Sight on April 3, 2010, in Tokyo.

9. Rottweilers

Tug, a Rottweiler, right, and her offspring, Tasha attend as American Kennel Club announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. at American Kennel Club Offices on Feb. 28, 2012, in New York.

10. Dachshunds

A Miniature Dachshund stands amongst participants during the Westminster Dog of The Year competition in Victoria Tower Gardens on Oct. 25, 2012, in London.

11. Shih Tzus

The Shih Tzu dog "Milo" is pictured on Oct. 27, 2012, at the International Dog Show in Hannover.

12. Dobermans

A Doberman takes part in the German Kennel Club Dog Show 2008 in the western German city of Dortmund on May 2, 2008.

13. Miniature Schnauzers

Miniature Schnauzer's wait in the ring during the first day at the 132nd Westminster Kennel Club Annual Dog Show at Madison Square Garden on Feb. 11, 2008, in New York.

14. French Bulldogs

French Bulldogs line up in the judging ring during the 2009 Westminster Kennel Club dog at Madison Square Garden in New York on Feb. 9, 2009.

15. German Shorthaired Pointers

German Shorthaired Pointers prepare to enter the ring during the 132nd Annual Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show at Madison Square Garden Feb. 12, 2008, in New York.

16. Siberian huskies

A husky howls during practice for the Aviemore Sled Dog Rally on Jan. 23, 2013, in Feshiebridge, Scotland.

17. Great Danes

A group of Great Danes take part in a competition on the fifth day of ExpoCan show, in Mexico City, on Sept. 17, 2011.

18. Chihuahuas

Joey, a 14-week-old chihuahua, attends the pet trade fair at Velodrom with his young owner on Nov. 2, 2012, in Berlin.

19. Pomeranians

A Pomeranian sits in a cart during the Asian International Dog Show at Tokyo Big Sight on April 3, 2010, in Tokyo.

20. King Charles Spaniels

Two King Charles Spaniels join Pro-Hunting groups in a protest rally on Sept. 15, 2004, in London.