(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.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 4:54 PM EDT2013-06-18 20:54:19 GMT
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Who will open for Bon Jovi at Ford Field on July 18? Your vote will decide. 20 bands left in the Fox Rocks contest. Voting period: Now through July 10. Time to 'Fox Rocks' the vote.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 12:01 PM EDT2013-06-18 16:01:19 GMT
The Detroit Zoo has new babies to share with you this summer. Newborn warthogs, Daphne and Violet were born in April and have just been released into their habitat.
The Detroit Zoo has new babies to share with you this summer. Newborn warthogs, Daphne and Violet, were born in April and have just been released into their habitat.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:07 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:07:16 GMT
Change is Good, now in its second year, celebrates ARTWN-The Exhibit, an 11-piece temporary two-year outdoor sculpture installation launched in the spring of 2012.
Change is Good, now in its second year, celebrates ARTWN-The Exhibit, an 11-piece temporary two-year outdoor sculpture installation launched in the spring of 2012.
Tuesday, June 18 2013 9:01 AM EDT2013-06-18 13:01:19 GMT
50 years later the Detroit NAACP, UAW, and the city of Detroit are coming together for the NAACP Commemorative Walk for Freedom in celebration of Dr. King's impact on Detroit – and the world.
50 years later the Detroit NAACP, UAW, and the city of Detroit are coming together for the NAACP Commemorative Walk for Freedom in celebration of Dr. King's impact on Detroit – and the world.
