This is the most popular dog breed in L.A.

By Yosi Yahoudai
Founder and Managing Partner

It’s no secret that Angelenos love their furry friends, but one dog breed ranks supreme as far as the City of Angels is concerned.

According to U.S. News, the most popular dog breed in Los Angeles is… the French bulldog.

Frenchies take the No. 1 spot in L.A. and ranked No. 2 nationally, according to a study conducted by the news outlet. French bulldogs are the most popular dog breeds in four of the major cities analyzed, including Las Vegas, Dallas and Washington D.C.

Lola, a French bulldog, lies on the floor at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Oct. 7, 2007, in New York. (AP Photo)

Nationally, the most popular dog breed was the chihuahua, which came in third place in Los Angeles.

The top five dog breeds in L.A. are below:

Los Angeles, California RankBreed1French bulldog2Golden Retriever3Chihuahua4English Bulldog5Goldendoodle*Per study from U.S. News

These are the top 25 dog breeds across the U.S.:

RankBreed1Chihuahua2French Bulldog3Golden Retriever4German Shepherd5Shih Tzu6Goldendoodle7Yorkshire Terrier8American Pit Bull Terrier9Pit Bull10Labrador Retriever (Black)11Maltese12Pomeranian13Miniature Dachshund14Labrador Retriever (Yellow)15Siberian Husky16Miniature Schnauzer17Boxer18Australian Shepherd19Pug20American Bully21Beagle22Labrador Retriever (Chocolate)23Boston Terrier24Rottweiler25Miniature Poodle*Per study from U.S. News

U.S. News reviewed data provided by third-party pet insurance companies from September 2023 through March 2024 as part of the study.

The data analyzed dog breeds and the locations of their owners, focusing on the nation’s 25 most populous cities.

FILE – An excited chihuahua is shown in this undated photo. (Getty Images)

The rankings from U.S. News differ slightly from those released by the American Kennel Club earlier this year. Not only was the top breed in L.A. still the French bulldog, AKC listed Frenchies as the most popular breed in all of the U.S.

For more on the methodology and see which pooches top the rankings of other major metro areas analyzed by U.S. News, click here.

About the Author

Yosi Yahoudai is a founder and the managing partner of J&Y. His practice is comprised primarily of cases involving automobile and motorcycle accidents, but he also represents people in premises liability lawsuits, including suits alleging dangerous conditions of public property, third-party criminal conduct, and intentional torts. He also has expertise in cases involving product defects, dog bites, elder abuse, and sexual assault. He earned his Bachelor of Arts from the University of California and is admitted to practice in all California State Courts, and the United States District Court for the Southern District of California. If you have any questions about this article, you can contact Yosi by clicking here.