Here Are The Most Popular Dog Breeds In San Diego For 2020

SAN DIEGO, CA — The Siberian husky is the most popular dog breed in San Diego, according to a new report from Rover.

The second annual report from the online pet care marketplace ranks the top 20 most popular breeds across the country and includes the five most popular dog breeds in the 50 largest U.S. cities, including San Diego.

Here are the five favorite dog breeds in San Diego, according to the report:

1. Siberian Husky
2. French Bulldog
3. Poodle
4. Pug
5. Maltese

The Siberian husky is described as "quite friendly and social." The breed ranked 14th in the nation, according to the report.

"Siberian husky dogs can make great family dogs," the report said. "They do well with owners who can keep them busy and active on daily walks."

The mixed breed ranked as the No. 1 most popular dog in the United States, with the Labrador retriever, Chihuahua, German Shepherd and golden retriever rounding out the top five.

Rover analyzed data for more than a half-million pet parents to determine the popularity of various dog breeds.

The pet website also included a "Dog Breed Selector" in the 2020 report, which matches people with a dog breed based on different aspects of their lifestyle.

Rover also surveyed 1,000 U.S. pet parents to find out how they picked the right breed for their family. This year's breed preferences "uniquely reflect the changing world around us: Dog adoption rates have increased since the COVID-19 pandemic began, and nearly one-third of respondents said they adopted a dog while coronavirus social distancing measures have been in effect," Rover said in a news release.

View the full Rover survey.