The American Kennel Club's annual popular dog rankings are in, and Ribsy is not surprised by the results. Once again, for the 19th consecutive year, the Labrador Retriever comes in at number one, according to the 2009 registration statistics.
The whippet inches up two spots to 61st, just ahead of the Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier. The Portuguese Water Dog, which trailed the whippet in 2008, has leaped ahead to the 60th spot, no doubt thanks in part to a certain famous family's choice. But let's continue to keep the whippet a well-guarded secret. We rather prefer it that way.
Frankly, Girl wouldn't choose any of the top 10 dogs. None appeal to her. Here's her own personal top ten:
1. Whippet (obviously)
2. Vizsla
3. German Shorthaired Pointer
4. Greyhound (this is handsome Harley from Expressive Papers)
5. Italian Greyhound
6. Saluki
7. Scottish Deerhound
8. German Pinscher
9. Bluetick Coonhound
10. Chinese Crested (really!)
What are your favorite breeds?
