An American pit bull terrier mix (left) and a Labrador. Photos: Karen Warren/Houston Chronicle (left) and Jacob Schröter/picture alliance, both via Getty Images
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.
Credit: U.S. News & World Report
Between the lines: It's tricky to track mutt popularity.
The goldendoodle was the only mixed breed to crack the top 10.