As of August 26, 2026, Rover has released its annual analysis of popular dog breeds, just in time for National Dog Day. The findings reveal that non-designer mixed breeds continue to hold the top position as the most beloved dog in America. Following closely behind are the Labrador retriever and golden retriever, ranked at second and third, respectively.
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Labrador retrievers were the favorite in 31 states. Goldendoodles led in 14 states, while golden retrievers took first place in four states.
Here are the most popular dog breeds in the U.S.:
1. Non-designer mixed breeds
2. Labrador retriever
3. Golden retriever
4. Goldendoodle
5. German shepherd
6. Chihuahua
7. Dachshund
8. French bulldog
9. Shih tzu
10. Yorkshire terrier
11. Australian shepherd
12. American pit bull terrier
13. Labradoodle
14. Siberian husky
15. Bernedoodle
16. Poodle
17. Maltese
18. Miniature schnauzer
19. Beagle
20. Australian cattle dog
In addition to identifying popular breeds, Rover also highlighted trending breeds among dog owners. The Pomsky, a mix between a Pomeranian and a Husky, showed significant growth, with a 13% increase in ownership since 2025. The full list of trending breeds includes:
1. Pomsky (13% increase)
2. Toy poodle (7% increase)
3. Bernedoodle (7% increase)
4. Miniature poodle (6% increase)
5. Dachshund (6% increase)
6. English cocker spaniel (6% increase)
7. Miniature American shepherd (5% increase)
8. Cavalier King Charles spaniel (4% increase)
9. Cardigan Welsh corgi (3% increase)
10. Dutch shepherd dog (3% increase)
11. Great Pyrenees (3% increase)
12. Miniature Australian shepherd (3% increase)
13. Cairn terrier (3% increase)
14. Cane corso (2% increase)
15. Miniature schnauzer (2% increase)
16. Goldendoodle (2% increase)
17. Golden retriever (2% increase)
18. German shorthaired pointer (2% increase)
19. Shih tzu (2% increase)
20. Yorkshire terrier (1% increase)
No matter which breed you choose to celebrate this National Dog Day, they are sure to be the best in your eyes.