Most Popular Dog Breeds In The United States For 2020

The Mixed Breed is the most popular dog in the United States, 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.

Here are the 10 favorite doggos in the nation:

1. Mixed Breed
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Chihuahua
4. German Shepard
5. Golden Retriever
6. Yorkshire Terrier
7. Shih Tzu
8. Dachshund
9. Goldendoodle
10. Boxer

“Pet parents treat their dogs like family, and many are feeling the benefits of that companionship now more than ever,” said pet trends expert, Kate Jaffe, in a news release from Rover. “When it comes to adopting a pet, we're looking for that perfect match: a dog that'll fit our living situation, lifestyle, and budget."

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