For years, the Labrador retriever was recognized as America's most popular dog breed. But this year, a new top dog was crowned the No. 1 most popular dog in the country by the American Kennel Club.

The organization said the French bulldog has spiked in popularity in recent years. The dogs were the 14th most popular breed in 2012, but jumped to the number 2 spot in the American Kennel Club ...

The French bulldog was the top breed in America for 2022, according to the American Kennel Association's registration data. The top spot had been held for 31 years by the Labrador retriever.