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Labrador retrievers still top dog

Wednesday January 30, 2013 6:20 PM By Luke Hammill

Shayna Maydela, a Labrador retriever, sits at an

Photo credit: Getty Images

The American Kennel Club announced Wednesday the most popular dog breeds in America, and for the 22nd consecutive year, the Labrador retriever ranks No. 1. German shepherds and golden retrievers rounded out the top three.

The most popular breeds generally also reflect the breeds most commonly admitted into animal shelters, said Dana Rocco, manager of the New Rochelle Humane Society, which...

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