Incredibly intelligent, oodles of energy and super loyal, retrievers make great working dogs as well as beloved family pets.

They're good in small spaces," Brandi Hunter Munden ... American Kennel Club has named the golden retriever as the third most popular dog breed of 2025. Like their counterparts in the retriever ...

Labrador Retriever Named Most Popular Dog Breed ... breed is frequently stolen due to their desirability and small footprint — the dogs typically weigh 28 lbs. or less, according to AKC standards.