These dog breeds rank as the trendiest in the US. See which ones made the list
A dog breed ranks as the nation’s trendiest for the second year straight.
The miniature poodle ranks No. 1 on a list of breeds that are gaining year-over-year interest, according to results published Wednesday, Aug. 20.
“Up 4% this year, the miniature poodles bring all the brains and charm of a standard poodle in a smaller, whiskered package,” the online pet resource Rover.com wrote in its report. “These lovable Velcro dogs stick close to their humans, which could (be) why they are sticking in the number one trending spot again this year.”
So, which other types of pups were trending? Here are the breeds that round out the top five:
- American Staffordshire terrier at No. 2
- Cavalier King Charles spaniel at No. 3
- Toy poodle at No. 4
- Pug at No. 5
To create the list, Rover.com studied data from millions of pet owners who use its online resources. It studied figures from 2024 to 2025 to determine which breeds saw a “sudden increase” in growth “from one year to another,” the website wrote in a news release and in an email to McClatchy News.
Why miniature poodles are trending
For the second year in a row, the miniature poodle reigns as the trendiest U.S. dog breed. It topped the list in 2024 after previously holding the No. 2 spot in 2023, results show.
“Continued popularity could be due to their compact size as well as breed traits that make miniature poodles more likely to want companionship with their people,” a spokesperson wrote. “According to Rover’s survey, pet parents say size is a top factor when choosing a dog (58%) and loyalty is the most desirable personality trait (67%).”
In addition to surveying more than 1,000 pet owners across the country, Rover.com considered which of the nation’s dog breeds are most popular overall. To create that list, it studied the total volume of each type of dog that joined its website in 2025. Here are the favorites:
- Mixed breed at No. 1
- Labrador retriever at No. 2
- Golden retriever at No. 3
- Goldendoodle at No. 4
- German shepherd at No. 5
Earlier this year, the American Kennel Club found that French bulldogs were the nation’s most common breed, McClatchy News reported.
This story was originally published August 20, 2025 at 3:34 PM with the headline "These dog breeds rank as the trendiest in the US. See which ones made the list."
