American Kennel Club Says French Bulldog The Most Popular Breed in NYC

French bulldogs moved from No. 9 to No. 6 last year and became the predominant purebred in Miami and San Francisco, having already conquered New York City. The droll little bat-eared bulldogs last peaked at No. 6 during the 1910s. They weren't even top 50 as recently as 2002, but TV shows, movies and celebrity owners, including Martha Stewart, Hugh Jackman and Carrie Fisher, have helped spur their renaissance.

New York City’s Most Popular Breeds 2015

1. French Bulldog
2. Bulldog
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Golden Retriever
5. Yorkshire Terrier

The French Bulldog once again took New York City's top spot in the 2015 AKC rankings.  One-time city favorite the Yorkshire Terrier is making a comeback: after falling the eighth place in 2014, it rose three spots to no. 5 last year. The German Shepherd fell out of the top five to land at no. 6.

"The Bulldog breeds have a strong hold on New York City,” said AKC Vice President Gina DiNardo. “The Frenchie and its English cousin continue to hold on to the top spots in the Big Apple, keeping the wildly popular Labrador Retriever at bay."