(WJBK) -- Move over Yorkshire Terrier. The German Shepherd knocked the petite pooch down the list and took Detroit's top spot in the American Kennel Club's 2012 ranking of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S.
"Motor City loves large breeds" said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "The German Shepherd Dog, Rottweiler, and Labrador Retriever all went up the list in 2012, while the Yorkshire Terrier and Shih Tzu dropped down." Detroit's top 5 breeds for 2012 (2011 ranking in parentheses): 1. German Shepherd (2) 2. Rottweiler (3) 3. Labrador Retriever (4) 4. Yorkshire Terrier (1) 5. Bulldogs (NR)
In nationwide rankings, the lab takes the top spot, followed by the German Shepherd; Golden Retrievers; Beagle; and Bulldog.
Friday, May 17 2013 10:07 AM EDT2013-05-17 14:07:17 GMT
A touching moment on the mound in Tampa Bay. A military father fresh home from Afghanistan surprised his daughter during the first pitch of Thursday night's Red Sox vs. Rays game.
A touching moment on the mound in Tampa Bay. A military father fresh home from Afghanistan surprised his daughter during the first pitch of Thursday night's Red Sox vs. Rays game.
Friday, May 17 2013 9:17 AM EDT2013-05-17 13:17:09 GMT
Motor City Comic Con gathers comic book and multi-media dealers from across the country, along with some of the biggest names of the industry May 17-19 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.
Motor City Comic Con gathers comic book and multi-media dealers from across the country, along with some of the biggest names of the industry May 17-19 at the Suburban Collection Showplace in Novi.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:58 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:58:06 GMT
Gallery on the Boulevard is now open to the public. The restored 1918 residence, located in the Historic District of Pontiac's West End, is now home to wonderful works of art.
Gallery on the Boulevard is now open to the public. The restored 1918 residence, located in the Historic District of Pontiac's West End, is now home to wonderful works of art.
Friday, May 17 2013 8:33 AM EDT2013-05-17 12:33:57 GMT
The third time's the charm for Candice Glover on "American Idol. The booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist won the Fox singing competition after auditioning a trio of times and making it to the finals this year.
The third time's the charm for Candice Glover on "American Idol. The booming 23-year-old R&B vocalist won the Fox singing competition after auditioning a trio of times and making it to the finals this year.
