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What Are The 20 Least Popular Dog Breeds In The US?

Dogs are the most common type of pet in the United States—65 million U.S. households own a dog as of 2024.

This article was written by Govind Bhutada and originally published by Visual Capitalist

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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