The American Kennel Club has declared the Labrador retriever as America's most popular dog breed.
This is the 25th year in a row Labradors were named top dog.
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The AKC uses statistics gleaned from registration records to determine which breeds are most beloved by dog owners.
Breeders say labs are popular because they are intelligent, and family-friendly.
Also among the top five: German shepherd dogs, golden retrievers, bulldogs, and beagles.