Petwire - The Hottest Breeds & Mixes

[Pam & Trixie]

http://www.vetstreet.com/our-pet-experts/the-20-hottest-dog-breeds-...

I certainly am not surprised...Though I guess Id rather they not become that popular

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Popularity has never benefited any dog breed or mix; to the contrary, it has greatly harmed many of them. It's no accident that the rarest breeds are also those with the fewest genetic health issues. 

[Lynette Main]

Very cool,since I have Three Goldendoodles...

[BettyAnn, Holmes & Lucy]

We're #1! haha :) Are you imagining that big foam finger like I am?

I agree with you though, Karen. Hopefully we don't see a flood of bad breeding going on to make more doodles now.

[Nancy, Ned, Clancy, and Charlie]

The good news is that when we go for walks, people will know what our dogs are???? The bad news is that puppy mills will breed even more of them.

[F, Calla & Luca]

This list seems crazy to me. Cane Corso is number 4, WTD?

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

They are not ranked by overall popularity, it's how much they have risen in popularity. In the ten year period from 2002 to 2012, Cane Corsos went from #143 to #73, the 4th greatest rise in overall numbers. 

Similarly, Goldendoodles are NOT the #1 most popular breed or mix. They are #31 overall. But in 2002, they were the 159th most popular. So they are ranked first because they went up 128 positions in the overall rankings.

[DJ & Chance]

Still, probably not a positive sign:  more puppy mills and irresponsible breeders, I fear.

[Karen, Jasper and Jackdoodle]

Not a positive thing at all. 

[F, Calla & Luca]

Thanks for clarifying that Karen.

[Pam & Trixie]

Thanks for clarifying Karen.  Im glad they are not #1.  31 is pretty high.  I hope they dont become more popular.

[Kyoko]

I only hope that people purchase dogs with good understanding for the breed and prepare themselves for what thy are getting into.

[Jane, Guinness and Murphy]

Absolutely Kyoko!