Popularity and Records
The Labrador Retriever holds the top spot as most popular dog in the US since 1991, based on AKC registration statistics. This friendly favorite is patient, trainable and versatile. Border Collies are considered the world’s most intelligent dogs, prized for instinct and working ability. In the UK, the Pembroke Welsh Corgi is the most popular royal dog breed, favored by Queen Elizabeth II. The smallest hero war dog was WWI veteran Sergeant Stubby, a mixed-breed terrier who served in infantry regiments.
The largest breeds are English Mastiffs like Zorba at 142.7kg and 27 inches high. Bella tops rankings as most popular US dog name. Mutts make good family pets.
Strength and Size
The most powerful dog breeds are generally large, strong, and aggressive. These dogs were originally bred to hunt large game and protect the family, but they still make great pets. The Mastiff is top of the list among the world’s strongest dogs. Most of this breed outweigh a fully grown adult male. The Rottweiler comes in at number eight of the top 10 preferred dog breeds in the United States and is the number four most popular in the world.
The English Mastiff is officially the world’s biggest dog breed, and according to the Guinness Book of Records, an English Mastiff dog called Zorba weighed in at 142.7kg and stood 27 inches high in 1981.