Pet Owner's World 2008 - (Page 22) Humor Miscellaneous most popular Dog Breeds According to the most recent American Kennel Club (AKC) registration numbers, here is the list of America’s favorite dog breeds. Also included is their ranking from 10 years earlier. Note that the Labrador has held onto its long-time Number One ranking. The biggest “movers” on the list were the bulldogs, who surged from 26th to claim the Number 10 spot, and Rottweilers, who dropped from 2nd to 15th. What is your favorite dog breed? Although the AKC doesn’t keep tabs, we all know that the All-American Mutt holds “Top Dog” honors! Breed Labrador Yorkshire Terrier German Shepherd Dog Golden Retriever Beagle Boxer Dachshund Poodle ShihTzu Bulldog Miniature Schnauzer Chihuahua Pomeranian Pug Rottweiler 2007 (Change + ) 1997 1 ( 0) 1 2 (+7) 9 3 ( 0) 3 4 ( 0) 4 5 (+1) 6 6 (+7) 13 7 ( 0) 7 8 (+3) 5 9 (+2) 11 10 (+16) 26 11 (+3) 14 12 ( 0) 12 13 ( -3) 10 14 (+5) 19 15 (-13) 2 What’s in a (Pet’s) Name? The American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (ASPCA) conducted a survey of veterinarians to find out what people are naming their pets. Here are the results for the Top 15 Pet Names: If you want your pet’s name to have a more unique ring to it, check out www. pet-net.net and click on “Pet Names.” Do you have a pooch who absolutely loves the water? You might want to name her Taura, which is Japanese for “many lakes” or “many rivers.” Or how about a Celtic name for your new snowball of a kitten? Try “Guennola,” which is Celtic for “white.” The PetNet site has listings for thousands of unusual names, from aristocratic to Native American. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 Max Sam Lady Bear Smokey Shadow Kitty Molly Buddy Brandy Ginger Baby Misty Missy Pepper 22 2008 • Pet Owner’s WORLD http://www.pet-net.net http://www.pet-net.net
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