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With its compact frame, smushed face, bat-like ears and wide smile, the French bulldog has just become the most popular dog breed in the U.S.
The American Kennel Club announced Wednesday that the crinkly-faced canine was the top breed in 2022, overtaking the Labrador retriever, which had held the No. 1 spot for a whopping 31 years.
« They’re comical, friendly, loving little dogs, » French Bull Dog Club of America spokesperson Patty Sosa told the Associated Press.
The pint-sized French bulldog was first recognized as a breed in 1898, and has a « charming and adaptable nature » and « generally quiet demeanor, » the AKC said. Those qualities have boosted demand for the breed among families and single people living in homes both large and small.
