If you own a dog, you probably already know just how awesome they are. They fill your life with love, loyalty and a lot of fur. &nbsp;

They are always happy when you get home. Their loyalty knows no bounds, they love you unconditionally. They are simply the best. &nbsp;

The news is that the American Kennel Club has released a list of the most popular dog breeds of 2020 and if you are wondering whether your cuddle buddy has made it to the list, we have got you covered in this story.&nbsp;

In 2020, a lot of us coped with the pandemic by welcoming a dog into our homes. The surge in adoptions had some shelter homes run out of canines to take home but Americans were very particular about what kind of dogs they chose.&nbsp;

Based on their registration statistics, the American Kennel Club has released its 2020 list of the most popular dog breeds. Who has clinched the top spot? The Labrador Retriever is the topper for the 30th straight year. America's love affair with the Labrador continues. &nbsp;&nbsp;

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This energetic, eager-to-please breed saw 98,300 adoptions last year. Giving tough competition to the Labrador was the French Bulldog, who is at number two. These cute canines with their squat bodies wrinkly faces and bat ears witnessed a surge in popularity in 2020.&nbsp;

The buyers were willing to pay a fortune. In fact, just last month, Lady Gaga's two Frenchies were stolen at gunpoint and the pop star did not hesitate in offering 500,000 dollars for their safe return.&nbsp;

By the way, these Frenchies interestingly replaced a proud protector from the second spot. The German Shepherd, the all-weather breed, is now on the third spot.&nbsp;

They may look intimidating but they make a great family pet and two of them now have the honour of being America's first pets, Champ and Major. They are living a plush life at the White House with their owner US President Joe Biden.&nbsp;

On the fourth spot is the Golden Retriever. From their soulful piercing eyes to their wise-looking friendly face or their flowing and strikingly golden fur, Americans just couldn't help but bring these beautiful furry companions home.&nbsp;

On the fifth spot is the smooshy Bulldog, followed by the playful Poodle on the sixth, the gentle Beagle on the seventh, the mighty Rottweiler on the eighth and the agile Pointer on the ninth and the goofy Daschund on the 10th spot.&nbsp;

Their popularity may vary but there's no denying that for most people, the only one, who understands them best are their dogs irrespective of their breed.&nbsp;

If you own a dog, you probably already know just how awesome they are. They fill your life with love, loyalty and a lot of fur. They are always happy when you get home.

If you own a dog, you probably already know just how awesome they are. They fill your life with love, loyalty and a lot of fur. They are always happy when you get home. Their loyalty knows no bounds, they love you unconditionally. They are simply the best. The news is that the American Kennel Club has released a list of the most popular dog breeds of 2020 and if you are wondering whether your cuddle buddy has made it to the list, we have got you covered in this story. In 2020, a lot of us coped with the pandemic by welcoming a dog into our homes. The surge in adoptions had some shelter homes run out of canines to take home but Americans were very particular about what kind of dogs they chose. Based on their registration statistics, the American Kennel Club has released its 2020 list of the most popular dog breeds. Who has clinched the top spot? The Labrador Retriever is the topper for the 30th straight year. America's love affair with the Labrador continues. Watch | This energetic, eager-to-please breed saw 98,300 adoptions last year. Giving tough competition to the Labrador was the French Bulldog, who is at number two. These cute canines with their squat bodies wrinkly faces and bat ears witnessed a surge in popularity in 2020. The buyers were willing to pay a fortune. In fact, just last month, Lady Gaga's two Frenchies were stolen at gunpoint and the pop star did not hesitate in offering 500,000 dollars for their safe return. By the way, these Frenchies interestingly replaced a proud protector from the second spot. The German Shepherd, the all-weather breed, is now on the third spot. They may look intimidating but they make a great family pet and two of them now have the honour of being America's first pets, Champ and Major. They are living a plush life at the White House with their owner US President Joe Biden. On the fourth spot is the Golden Retriever. From their soulful piercing eyes to their wise-looking friendly face or their flowing and strikingly golden fur, Americans just couldn't help but bring these beautiful furry companions home. On the fifth spot is the smooshy Bulldog, followed by the playful Poodle on the sixth, the gentle Beagle on the seventh, the mighty Rottweiler on the eighth and the agile Pointer on the ninth and the goofy Daschund on the 10th spot. Their popularity may vary but there's no denying that for most people, the only one, who understands them best are their dogs irrespective of their breed.

American Kennel Club releases list of most popular dog breeds of 2020 

With judging at New York's Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show beginning in earnest on Monday (February 10), the second day of competition in the annual showcase for pedigree canines, owners and handlers could be seen grooming their pups, some of which even began licking their chops with the competition well underway.

Wipe those paws - dogs groomed at NY's Westminster Show

The American Kennel Club is set to re-open the AKC Museum of the Dog

From the doghouse to a two-floor museum in Manhattan, man's best friend has an entire gallery dedicated to all things dog.

The American Kennel Club (AKC) Museum of the Dog will feature historical and fine art as well as modern interactive exhibits.

"This is a total immersion of everything dog," said AKC Museum of the Dog executive director Alan Fausel.

Its first exhibition titled "For the Love of All Things Dog" includes portraits painted in the 1800's by famed dog artists Sir Edwin Henry Landseer and Richard Ansdell as well as paintings and photographs by current artists.

"The dog paintings have been a popular subject since the Victorian era," said Fausel. "And with dogs, unlike cats, there is much more of a variety of the types of jobs they do, of the types of things they did."

The museum also has an interactive touchscreen "Meet The Breeds" table where you can learn about each of the 193 AKC recognized breeds and a kiosk that will match your picture to the dog breed you most resemble. Also, an app will let visitors interact with "Arty" the dog, a virtual tour guide.

All of the art comes from the private collections of the AKC.

This is a return to New York City for the museum. While it first opened its doors in New York City in 1982, the museum moved to Missouri in 1987. The new AKC Museum of the Dog is set to open to the public on February 8 in Midtown Manhattan.

While the museum is dedicated to the dog, visitors are not allowed to bring their canine companions inside.

From the doghouse to a two-floor museum in Manhattan, man's best friend has an entire gallery dedicated to all things dog. The American Kennel Club (AKC) Museum of the Dog will feature historical and fine art as well as modern interactive exhibits.

From the doghouse to a two-floor museum in Manhattan, man's best friend has an entire gallery dedicated to all things dog. The American Kennel Club (AKC) Museum of the Dog will feature historical and fine art as well as modern interactive exhibits. "This is a total immersion of everything dog," said AKC Museum of the Dog executive director Alan Fausel. Its first exhibition titled "For the Love of All Things Dog" includes portraits painted in the 1800's by famed dog artists Sir Edwin Henry Landseer and Richard Ansdell as well as paintings and photographs by current artists. "The dog paintings have been a popular subject since the Victorian era," said Fausel. "And with dogs, unlike cats, there is much more of a variety of the types of jobs they do, of the types of things they did." The museum also has an interactive touchscreen "Meet The Breeds" table where you can learn about each of the 193 AKC recognized breeds and a kiosk that will match your picture to the dog breed you most resemble. Also, an app will let visitors interact with "Arty" the dog, a virtual tour guide. All of the art comes from the private collections of the AKC. This is a return to New York City for the museum. While it first opened its doors in New York City in 1982, the museum moved to Missouri in 1987. The new AKC Museum of the Dog is set to open to the public on February 8 in Midtown Manhattan. While the museum is dedicated to the dog, visitors are not allowed to bring their canine companions inside.