CKC Top 10 Breeds in Popularity (2024)
The Canadian Kennel Club ranks their top 10 breeds in popularity, but does not have a comprehensive list of the popularity of all of the breeds.
Labrador Retriever
Origin: Canada
Purpose: Retrieving fishing nets & game
Height: 21.5-24.5"
Weight: 55-80 lbs
Energy: 4/5
CKC Popularity: #1
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Golden Retriever
Origin: Scotland
Purpose:Retrieving waterfowl
Height: 21.5-24"
Weight: 55-75 lbs
Energy: 4/5
CKC Popularity: #2
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German Shepherd
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Herding, protection
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 50-90 lbs
Energy: 5/5
CKC Popularity: #3
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French Bulldog
Origin: France
Purpose: Companion
Height: 11-13"
Weight: 16-28 lbs
Energy: 3/5
CKC Popularity: #4
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Poodle
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Water Retriever/Companion
Height: 8"-27" (three sizes)
Weight: 6-70 lbs
Energy: 3/5
CKC Popularity: #5
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Dachshund
Standard & Miniature
Smooth, Wire-haired & Long-haired
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Hunt Badgers
Height: 5-9"
Weight: Standard=16-32; Miniature= < 11 lbs
Energy: 4/5
CKC Popularity: #6
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Shih Tzu
Origin: China
Purpose: Companion
Height: 9-10.5"
Weight: 9-16 lbs
Energy: 3/5
CKC Popularity: #7
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Bulldog
Origin: England
Purpose: Bull-baiting
Height: 14-15"
Weight: 40-50 lbs
Energy: 2/5
CKC Popularity: #8
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Yorkshire Terrier
Origin: England
Purpose: Ratting
Height: 7-8"
Weight: 4-7 lbs
Energy: 3/5
CKC Popularity: #9
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Beagle
Two Sizes
Purpose: Hunt small game
Origin: England
Height: under 13" & 13-17"
Weight: under 20 & 20-30 lbs
Energy: 4/5
CKC Popularity: #10
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