French bulldogs are the most registered dog with the American Kennel Club. They displace Labrador retrievers who held that title for the past 31 years. It's partly because of their small size, so they're great for apartment living in Japan. Frenchy's actually have the shortest life expectancy, according to a British study recently done of 18 breeds kept as pets. But even so, their popularity keeps rising.
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