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

Ellie, a 10-year-old miniature wirehaired dachshund is photographed at Brand Park in Glendale, Calif. on May 11, 2024. (KTLA)

by: Travis Schlepp

Posted: Jun 10, 2024 / 10:32 AM PDT

Updated: Jun 10, 2024 / 10:34 AM PDT

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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 prior to the start of a St. Francis Day service at the Cathedral of St. John the Divine, Oct. 7, 2007, in New York. (Tina Fineberg/Associated Press) — *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

Rank	Breed
1	French bulldog
2	Golden Retriever
3	Chihuahua
4	English Bulldog
5	Goldendoodle

*Per study from U.S. News

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

Rank	Breed
1	Chihuahua
2	French Bulldog
3	Golden Retriever
4	German Shepherd
5	Shih Tzu
6	Goldendoodle
7	Yorkshire Terrier
8	American Pit Bull Terrier
9	Pit Bull
10	Labrador Retriever (Black)
11	Maltese
12	Pomeranian
13	Miniature Dachshund
14	Labrador Retriever (Yellow)
15	Siberian Husky
16	Miniature Schnauzer
17	Boxer
18	Australian Shepherd
19	Pug
20	American Bully
21	Beagle
22	Labrador Retriever (Chocolate)
23	Boston Terrier
24	Rottweiler
25	Miniature 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.