Aug 26, 2025 - News
Michigan's top dog breeds
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Happy National Dog Day to the good boys and girls out there.
The big picture: The American pit bull terrier is the top dog breed in Michigan, according to a new U.S. News & World Report analysis.
- Labrador retriever is No. 2, followed by golden retriever.
- The annual report relies on pet insurance data, so it doesn't account for all dogs in the country.
Context: American pit bull terriers are gaining popularity, rising nationally from eighth place to fourth.
- The Lab was the most popular across the U.S.
Between the lines: It's tricky to track mutt popularity.
- The goldendoodle was the only mixed breed to crack the top 10.