(WJBK) -- Move over Yorkshire Terrier. The German Shepherd knocked the petite pooch down the list and took Detroit's top spot in the American Kennel Club's 2012 ranking of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S.
"Motor City loves large breeds" said AKC Spokesperson Lisa Peterson. "The German Shepherd Dog, Rottweiler, and Labrador Retriever all went up the list in 2012, while the Yorkshire Terrier and Shih Tzu dropped down." Detroit's top 5 breeds for 2012 (2011 ranking in parentheses): 1. German Shepherd (2) 2. Rottweiler (3) 3. Labrador Retriever (4) 4. Yorkshire Terrier (1) 5. Bulldogs (NR)
In nationwide rankings, the lab takes the top spot, followed by the German Shepherd; Golden Retrievers; Beagle; and Bulldog.
Tuesday, May 21 2013 1:01 PM EDT2013-05-21 17:01:06 GMT
The FOX 2 mug has gone "Hollywood." We equipped contest winner Annalee Buschbacher with the coveted FOX 2 coffee mug and assigned her the task to snap pics of it during her recent trip to Los Angeles.
The FOX 2 mug has gone "Hollywood." We equipped contest winner Annalee Buschbacher with the coveted FOX 2 coffee mug and assigned her the task to snap pics of it during her recent trip to Los Angeles.
Monday, May 20 2013 10:05 AM EDT2013-05-20 14:05:46 GMT
According to the Center for Disease Control, it is estimated that 3.5 million children are bitten by dogs each year, and most victims are children under the age of 9.
According to the Center for Disease Control, it is estimated that 3.5 million children are bitten by dogs each year, and most victims are children under the age of 9.
Monday, May 20 2013 9:50 AM EDT2013-05-20 13:50:16 GMT
Bestselling author Brad Thor is in town for the annual Metro Detroit Book and Author Society luncheon. But before the event, he stopped by FOX 2 News Morning to talk about his upcoming novel, "Hidden Order."
Bestselling author Brad Thor is in town for the annual Metro Detroit Book and Author Society luncheon. But before the event, he stopped by FOX 2 News Morning to talk about his upcoming novel, "Hidden Order."
