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Dogs are the most common type of pet in the United States—65 million U.S. households own a dog as of 2024.
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However, some dog breeds dominate U.S. households, while others remain relatively unknown to the general public.
This infographic highlights America’s least popular dog breeds based on registration statistics from the American Kennel Club, the world’s largest registry of purebred dogs. The latest registration data is for the year 2023.
The Underdogs: America’s Least Popular Dog Breeds
Many of the most unpopular dogs in the U.S. are historically hunting breeds.
The Sloughi, a hunting breed with origins in North Africa, is the least popular dog breed in the United States. It has dropped two spots in popularity since 2022, when it ranked third in the list.
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