Andrea Powell
Most people choose a dog to add their family based on size, activity level, personality and race. While for others, it is either love at first sight or they are selected by a dog.
We hope that everyone leads to their local shelter when they are ready to adopt a pet, and according to Rover, the largest online network of pet sitters and dog walkers are many.
Rover released precisely the most popular dog breeds in 2025 based on their extensive database, with over 1 million dogs added over the past year.
Drum roll … the first place goes to mixed.
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Rover shared, “with 49% of pet parents adopting from a shelter, it is not surprising that they (again) have taken the top place.”
Check out the 20 best breeds below.
- Mixed (rescues are the best!)
- Labrador Retriever
- Golden Retriever
- Goldenoodle
- German shepherd
- Chihuahua
- French Bulldog
- Dachshund
- Shih Tzu
- Yorkshire Terrier
- Australian shepherd
- American Pit Bull Terrier (love this!)
- Siberian Husky
- Labradoodle
- Bernedoodle
- Poodle
- Maltese
- Boxer
- Beagle
- Miniature Schnauzer
It is not surprising that laboratories and Goldens are at the top, but we are happy to see Pit Bulls on the list. Did your dog’s breed list?
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If not, no worries. There is a dog for any person no matter what the breed.
Rover also released a list of top 10 trending dogs.
- Miniature Poodle
- American Staffordshire Terrier
- Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
- Toy Poodle
- MOPS
- Australian cattle dog
- Pembroke Welsh Corgi
- Boston Terrier
- Doberman Pinscher
- Cockapoo
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The report also included a study by 1,000 US pet parents that revealed what traits they look for most. They found that pet owners consider size, but there is a quality they appreciate that all dogs are born with – loyalty.
They also shared, “Pet parents voted Pit Bull as most photogenic and most likely to be on social media. The Golden Retriever and the German shepherd entered second and third, while the French Bulldog and Pulls were identified as trending races on social media. “
Check out the full report here.
Overconing animal shelves
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Adoptions are down as the cost of living continues to rise. Animal shelves flood of dogs and cats waiting to love home. No matter what breed, size or age of dog you are looking for, there is most likely the exact dog in a shelter or rescue waiting for you to adopt them. Adoption of rescue life.
Join us by helping feed hungry shelter pets all over the country while waiting for forever home. Dons here.
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