The dog has a given place in many families, but during the last year the number of puppies registered with the Swedish Kennel Club (SKK) actually decreased. The decline was 7.5 percent compared to 2023 and the number of registered puppies landed at 41,434 in 2024. At the same time, reports The Swedish Agency for Agriculture about a reduction of 8.2 percent in its mandatory register.
With the reduction, there have been some shifts in the top list of the most popular dog breeds in Sweden. Here are the 20 most popular dog breeds in 2024.
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The most popular dog breeds in 2024
1. Labrador retriever, 2,805 registered.
2. Golden retriever, 1,595 registered.
3. German Shepherd, 1,399 registered.
4. Jämhtund, 974 registered.
5. Cocker spaniel 965, registered.
Cocker spaniel was one of the most common dog breeds in 2024. Photo: Cocker spaniel
6. Bichon Havanais, 895 registered.
7. Danish-Swedish farm dog, 840 registered.
8. Miniature American shepherd, 799 registered.
9. Staffordshire bull terrier, 753 registered.
10. Border collie, 712 registered.
The Border Collie is a very active dog breed. Photo: Denes Erdos
11. Shetland sheepdog, 692 registered.
12. Finnish Lapphund, 672 registered.
13. Chihuahua, long-haired, 617 registered.
14. Poodle, dwarf, 613 registered.
15. Drever, 595 registered.
Poodles are known for their curly fur. Photo: Fredrik Sandberg/TT
16. Poodle, between, 582 registered.
17. English springer spaniel, 577 registered.
17. Flatcoated retriever, 577 registered.
19. Jack Russell terrier, 549 registered.
20. Dachshund, normal-sized rough-haired, 543 registered.
Dachshund is in the top 20 most popular dog breeds in 2024. Photo: Pexels
Source: The Swedish Kennel Club
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