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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.
