For the eighteenth straight year, the Labrador Retriever has topped the American Kennel Club’s list of America’s 10 Most Popular Purebred Dog Breeds.

According to 2008 AKC registration statistics released on Wednesday, the Lab is by far the most popular dog in America.

“The Lab is a very versatile breed that does a number of jobs very well, it’s a lovely hunting companion, it’s easily trained and very adaptable so it makes a good family companion and its loyalty is a big factor as well,” said AKC spokesperson Lisa Peterson.

The low maintanence bulldog came in at No. 2

“It’s a dog that doesn’t require a lot of exercise and adapts to a lifestyle that is more indoors, and they’re clowns. They have a great personality, just look at them and you love them, all those wrinkles,” Lisa added.

The Top 10 dogs are ranked as follows: Labrador Retriever, Yorkshire Terrier, German Shepherd Dog, Golden Retriever, Beagle, Boxer, Dachshund, Bulldog, Poodle, and Shi Tzu.

The American Kennel Club is celebrating its 125th anniversary this year.