While the top dog of 2009 may not be a dog at all, but rather a movie… SlumDog Millionaire according to predictions for the upcoming Oscar Awards, the American Kennel Club (AKC) has recently announced the “top dogs” for 2008.

Chosen as “The Most Popular Dogs in the U.S. in 2008″ were:
 
1. Labrador Retriever 
 2. Yorkshire Terrier 
 3. German Shepherd Dog

 
4. Golden Retriever
5. Beagle
6. Boxer
7. Dachshund
8. Bulldog
9. Poodle
10. Shih Tzu 
 
In our neighborhood we see a different trend, with growing popularity of smaller dogs like the the Shar Pei, the German or Japanese Spitz, the Havanese, and the Pug or sleek larger dogs like the Brozoi, the Weimeraner, or the Japanese Akita.

Rebel, the Pet of the Year for 2008 in the PetPix Time Capsule, is a lovely black Lab and if he lived in the US would also share the title for Top Dog for 2008!

No matter the type of dog or puppy you have as part of your family, be sure to include them in the PetPix Time Capsule where you can “Make your pet a Star!”™ for all the world to see and enjoy. It is easy, fun and affordable to get your canny canine a star and corner of fame… check it out today!