Most popular dog breeds in 2012

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A German shepherd puppy named Tsunami attends a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 and the German shepherd comes in second only to the Labrador retriever in popularity.

A German Shepard named Commander attends a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 and the German Shepard is in the top 5.

A golden retriever puppy named Gibbs attends a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 where the golden retriever remains one of the top five most popular dogs.

A beagle puppy named Shiloh rests during a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 where the beagle remains one of the top five most popular dogs.

A beagle named Max, left, grabs a toy from another beagle named Shiloh, right, during a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 where the beagle remains one of the top five most popular dogs.

A bulldog named Munch, left, and a puppy named Dominique attend a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 where the bulldog takes the fifth place spot from the Yorkshire terrier.

A bulldog puppy named Dominique is held during a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 where bulldog takes the 5th spot from the Yorkshire terrier.

A bulldog named Dominique attends a news conference at the American Kennel Club in New York, Wednesday, Jan. 30, 2013. The club announced their list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 where bulldog takes the 5th spot from the Yorkshire terrier.

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The American Kennel Club announced its list of the most popular dog breeds in 2012 where the Labrador retriever remains the most popular dog for the 22nd consecutive year.

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