Here Are The Most Popular Dog Breeds In Charlotte For 2020

CHARLOTTE, NC — The Boxer is the most popular dog breed in Charlotte, 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 Charlotte.

Here are the five favorite doggos in our city:

1. Boxer
2. Miniature Schnauzer
3. Jack Russell Terrier
4. American Pit Bull Terrier
5. Beagle

Boxers, according to Rover, are "Fun-loving and protective of their people," and "make great companions."

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 a very cute top five.

Rover analyzed data for more than a half-million pet parents to determine the different levels of popularity of our furry friends.

The pet website also included a “Dog Breed Selector” in the 2020 report, which matches you with a dog breed based on different aspects of your 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 here.