Chicagoans love their four-legged friends, but five dog breeds stand out as the city’s favorites.
The American Kennel Club has released its list of the most popular dog breeds in Chicago for 2025. Here are the top contenders:
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- Bulldog
- Labrador Retriever
- German Shepherd Dog
Thinking about adopting a furry friend? Now might be the perfect time. Chicago Animal Care and Control (CACC) is currently facing overcrowding and a troubling rise in euthanasia rates.
To help ease the crisis, CACC is teaming up with PAWS Chicago to host citywide pet adoption events on Saturday, March 29, and Sunday, March 30, at three locations:
- PAWS Chicago – 1997 N. Clybourn Ave. | 11 a.m.–5 p.m.
- Chicago Animal Care and Control – 2741 S. Western Ave. | Noon–6 p.m.
- NEWCITY Lincoln Park – 1457 N. Halsted St. | Noon–4 p.m.
With these events, PAWS and CACC aim to find loving homes for at least 100 pets. It’s a great chance to meet your new best friend while helping reduce Chicago’s animal shelter populations.
Check out all the adorable animals available for adoption and learn more information here.