French Bulldog Tops Dog Breed Popularity in Florida, U.S. News Report Finds
A recent analysis of dog breed popularity in Florida reveals that the French bulldog is the most popular breed, followed by the Yorkshire terrier and Chihuahua. This data, gathered by U.S. News & World Report, places these breeds at the…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 24, 2026 —
The French bulldog has emerged as the most popular dog breed in Florida, according to a recent analysis. The data, compiled by U.S. News & World Report, also indicates that the Yorkshire terrier and the Chihuahua hold the second and third positions, respectively.
This ranking specifically highlights the Tampa-St. Petersburg (Sarasota) area as a region where these three breeds are particularly favored among pet owners.
The analysis, which aims to identify popular dog breeds across different regions, did not provide further details on the methodology used to gather this specific Florida data or the timeline of the analysis beyond it being recent. Information regarding the exact number of dogs or the specific criteria for determining popularity was not disclosed.
While the French bulldog leads the pack, the popularity of breeds like the Yorkshire terrier and Chihuahua suggests a continued preference for smaller dogs in the surveyed area. Further details on other popular breeds or trends in different parts of Florida were not immediately available from this specific report.
Story summarized from the original created by By Neha Seenarine, Times staff on www.tampabay.com, see more information here.
