The Dog Trend is Down - but the Top Breeds Hold Out

Last year, the number of registered puppies in the Swedish Kennel Club continued to decline – but by the end of the year, a trend reversal was glimpsed, the kennel club reports.

» Published: January 12 2025

The Dog Trend is Down - but the Top Breeds Hold Out
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Throughout 2024, 41,434 puppies and imports were registered with the Swedish Kennel Club. This is a decrease of 7.5 percent compared to the previous year. The Swedish Board of Agriculture's mandatory register shows a decline of 8.2 percent.

"We are, however, cautiously optimistic about the future, given that the decline leveled out during the autumn and the registration figure for December was higher compared to the same month in 2023," says Kees de Jong, CEO of the kennel club in a press release.

The list of the five most popular breeds in the country remained unchanged compared to 2023. The Labrador Retriever is still at the top. Next come the Golden Retriever, German Shepherd, Jamthund, and Cocker Spaniel.

Breeds that climbed the list included, among others, the Bichon Havanais and the Danish-Swedish Farmdog.

Top list of popular breeds:

1. Labrador Retriever

2. Golden Retriever

3. German Shepherd

4. Jamthund

5. Cocker Spaniel

5. Bichon Havanais

7. Danish-Swedish Farmdog

8. Miniature American Shepherd

9. Staffordshire Bull Terrier

10. Border Collie

Source: Swedish Kennel Club

Of the country's 20 most popular breeds, five went against the trend and increased:

Miniature American Shepherd increased by 13.5 percent

Dwarf Poodle by 8.7 percent

Danish-Swedish Farmdog by 8.5 percent

English Springer Spaniel by 8.5 percent

Bichon Havanais by 5.4 percent

Source: Swedish Kennel Club

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