CKC Top 10 Breeds in Popularity (2025)
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
AKC Popularity: #2
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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
AKC Popularity: #3
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German Shepherd
Origin: Germany
Purpose: Herding, protection
Height: 22-26"
Weight: 50-90 lbs
Energy: 5/5
CKC Popularity: #3
AKC 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: #4
AKC Popularity: #6
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French Bulldog
Origin: France
Purpose: Companion
Height: 11-13"
Weight: 16-28 lbs
Energy: 3/5
CKC Popularity: #5
AKC Popularity: #1
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Australian Shepherd
Origin: United States
Purpose: Herding cattle/sheep
Height: 18-23"
Weight: 40-65 lbs
Energy: 5/5
CKC Popularity: #6
AKC Popularity: #14
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Havanese
Origin: Cuba
Purpose: Companion
Height: 8.5-11.5"
Weight: 7-13 lbs
Energy: 3/5
CKC Popularity: #7
AKC Popularity: #25
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Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Origin: England
Purpose: Companion
Height: 12-13"
Weight: 13-18 lbs
Energy: 3/5
CKC Popularity: #8
AKC Popularity: #12
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Bernese Mountain Dog
Origin: Switzerland
Purpose: Draft & farm work
Height: 23-27.5"
Weight: 70-95; 80-115 lbs
Energy: 3/5
CKC Popularity: #9
AKC Popularity: #20
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Shetland Sheepdog
Origin: Scotland
Purpose: Sheep herding
Height: 13-16"
Weight: 15-25 lbs
Energy: 4/5
CKC Popularity: #10
AKC Popularity: #29
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