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March 20, 2026

French bulldog frenzy may be cooling in US, but dachshunds are riding high

By JENNIFER PELTZ
Associated Press

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For the first time in over two decades, the sausage-shaped hounds were among the top five most prevalent dog breeds in American Kennel Club rankings.

NEW YORK — Americans still dig French bulldogs, retrievers and German shepherds. But dachshunds are increasingly hot dogs.


 
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