US-ANIMAL-DOGS-TOP BREEDS

L-R, Shayna Maydela, a Labrador Retriever; Commander, a German Shepherd; Major, a Golden Retriever; Max, a Beagle and Munch, a Bulldog at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

US-ANIMAL-DOGS-TOP BREEDS

Tsunami, a German Shepherd puppy, gets a snack at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

US-ANIMAL-DOGS-TOP BREEDS

Major (L), a Golden Retriever; Max (C), a Beagle and Munch (R), a Bulldog at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

US-ANIMAL-DOGS-TOP BREEDS

Shayna Maydela, a Labrador Retriever, at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Two Golden Retrievers, Major (L) and Gibbs pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Two Labrador Retrievers, Shayna (L) and Ace pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Two Bulldogs, Munch (L) and Dominique pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Dominique, a Bulldog puppy poses for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Two German Shepherds, Commander (L) and Tsunami pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Two German Shepherds, Commander (L) and Tsunami pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Releases Annual List Of Most Popular Breeds In U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Members of the media speak and photograph dog owners following a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Gibbs, a Golden Retriever puppy poses for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Dominique, a Bulldog puppy poses for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Releases Annual List Of Most Popular Breeds In U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Members of the media speak to dog owners following a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Releases Annual List Of Most Popular Breeds In U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: A choclate Lab pauses during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Releases Annual List Of Most Popular Breeds In U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: The tail of a German Shepherd lays on the floor near his owners during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Releases Annual List Of Most Popular Breeds In U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Dogs of various breeds stand during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Dominique, a Bulldog puppy poses for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: AKC spokesperson, Lisa Peterson (C) speaks to the media as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Two Golden Retrievers, Major (L) and Gibbs pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Shiloh, a Beagle puppy poses for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Gibbs, a Golden Retriever poses for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: A view of atmosphere as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Gibbs, a Golden Retriever puppy poses for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Dominique, a Bulldog puppy poses for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: (L-R) Commander, a German Shepherd, Shayna, a Labrador Retriever, Major, a Golden Retriever, Max, a Beagle and Munch, a Bulldog pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Ace, a Labrador Retriever puppy poses for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Munch, a Bulldog poses for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Gibbs, a Golden Retriever puppy poses for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: (L-R) Commander, a German Shepherd, Shayna, a Labrador Retriever, Major, a Golden Retriever, Max, a Beagle and Munch, a Bulldog pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: A view of atmosphere as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Shiloh, a Beagle puppy poses for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Two Labrador Retrievers, Shayna (L) and Ace pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Two Golden Retrievers, Major (L) and Gibbs pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: (L-R) Commander, a German Shepherd, Shayna, a Labrador Retriever, Major, a Golden Retriever, Max, a Beagle and Munch, a Bulldog pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Two Labrador Retrievers, Shayna (L) and Ace pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Tsunami, a German Shepherd puppy poses for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Two Bulldogs, Munch (L) and Dominique pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Two Bulldogs, Munch (L) and Dominique pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Dominique, a Bulldog puppy poses for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: AKC spokesperson, Lisa Peterson (C) speaks to the media as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

US-ANIMAL-DOGS-TOP BREEDS

Micki Berman (L) holds Ace, a Labrador Retriever puppy, with Shayna Maydela, a grown Labrador Retriever, at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

US-ANIMAL-DOGS-TOP BREEDS

Shiloh, a Beagle, gets a snack from Mary Cummings at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics. The painting in background is "I Hear A Voice, 1896" by Maud Earl. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

US-ANIMAL-DOGS-TOP BREEDS

Shiloh, a Beagle, naps at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

US-ANIMAL-DOGS-TOP BREEDS

Munch, a Bulldog, at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

US-ANIMAL-DOGS-TOP BREEDS

Max, a Beagle, at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

US-ANIMAL-DOGS-TOP BREEDS

Munch (L) and puppy Dominique, Bulldogs, at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: AKC spokesperson, Lisa Peterson (L) speaks to the media as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

US-ANIMAL-DOGS-TOP BREEDS

Commander (R) and puppy Tsunami (L), German Shepherds, at an American Kennel Club press conference January 30, 2013 in New York where the most popular dogs in the US were announced. The top five are Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever, Beagle and Bulldog according to AKC registration statistics. AFP PHOTO/Stan HONDA (Photo credit should read STAN HONDA/AFP/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Two Beagles, Max (L) and Shiloh pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs In The U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Two Beagles, Max (L) and Shiloh pose for pictures as the American Kennel Club Announces Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. on January 30, 2013 in New York City. (Photo by Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

American Kennel Club Releases Annual List Of Most Popular Breeds In U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: A puppy yellow Lab is offered a treat following during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Releases Annual List Of Most Popular Breeds In U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Micki Beerman holds a Lab pup named Ace during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Releases Annual List Of Most Popular Breeds In U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Munch, a Bulldog, stands during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Releases Annual List Of Most Popular Breeds In U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: A choclate Lab is photographed by the media following a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Releases Annual List Of Most Popular Breeds In U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Major, a Golden Retriever, stands for a pictures following a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd and the Golden Retriever . (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Releases Annual List Of Most Popular Breeds In U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Bulldogs Munch and Dominique, a puppy, play during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Releases Annual List Of Most Popular Breeds In U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Bulldogs Munch and Dominique, a puppy, play during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Releases Annual List Of Most Popular Breeds In U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Munch, a Bulldog, looks at a toy during a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)

American Kennel Club Releases Annual List Of Most Popular Breeds In U.S.

NEW YORK, NY - JANUARY 30: Dogs are photographed by the media
following a news conference by the American Kennel Club to discuss the release of the club's annual list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S., on January 30, 2013 in New York City. The club says that for the 22nd straight year the Labrador Retriever is the nation's most popular dog followed by the the German Shepherd. (Photo by Spencer Platt/Getty Images)