Rarest Dog Breeds: Why Some AKC-Recognized Breeds Aren't as Popular

Some dog breeds remain at the bottom of the AKC popularity rankings year after year. Why? Let's look at some of the reasons for the low rankings.
Every year, the AKC publishes its list of breed rankings by popularity, based on registration statistics. 2022, the top 10 least popular breeds were: Pyrenean Shepherds (No. 190) Cesky Terriers (No. 191) Sussex Spaniels (No. 192) Harriers (No. 193) Azawakhs (No. 194) Belgian Laekenois (No. 195) American Foxhounds (No. 196) Sloughis (No. 197) Norwegian Lundehunds […]

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