I would never have imagined that French Bulldogs would turn out to be the number one breed in America! Until recently, they were fairly obscure, and I had never seen one until we got a dog identification guide book. Talk about love at first sight. When we got our first Frenchie, Gabby, I was actually astounded at how rascally and friendly and loving she was, she never disappointed.
Only recently nosed out of first place by French Bulldogs, Labrador Retrievers are still among the most versatile and beloved dog breeds. Labs were the top dog in the US for 31 astounding years, until 2022 when they were edged out by those rascal French Bulldogs. However, there is a good reason why Labs have been popular for so long. Labs are notorious for their generally happy dispositions and ability to fit in with the family.
Most people tend to look upon Poodles as being aristocratic show dogs. They appear in the ring with carefully sculpted and decorative coats, and few imagine they are excellent hunting dogs. What? This prim and proper Poodle a hunting dog? But, yes, this is a hunting dog used for retrieving waterfowl from lakes, ponds, and marshes.
Face full of wrinkles, but a heart full of love is probably a good way to describe the Bulldog. These dogs are sometimes referred to as English Bulldog, British Bulldog, or simply as Bulldog, but they are still the same good-natured guys and gals. It’s hard to believe that the original Bulldogs were used in the ‘sport’ of bull-baiting. English Bulldogs are a very old breed and their development began way back in the time of King Henry III of England.