This Is the Dog That Soared the Most in Popularity Last Year

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June 1, 2022 12:00 pm

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10. Field Spaniel
> Increase in popularity: 13 spots
> Popularity in 2021: 136 out of 197
> Popularity in 2020: 149 out of 197
> Personality: Sweet, fun-loving, sensitive
> Life expectancy: 12-13 years
> Group: Sporting

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9. Greyhound
> Increase in popularity: 13 spots
> Popularity in 2021: 132 out of 197
> Popularity in 2020: 145 out of 197
> Personality: Gentle, independent, noble
> Life expectancy: 10-13 years
> Group: Hound

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8. Giant Schnauzer
> Increase in popularity: 13 spots
> Popularity in 2021: 65 out of 197
> Popularity in 2020: 78 out of 197
> Personality: Loyal, alert, trainable
> Life expectancy: 12-15 years
> Group: Working

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7. Icelandic Sheepdog
> Increase in popularity: 17 spots
> Popularity in 2021: 138 out of 197
> Popularity in 2020: 155 out of 197
> Personality: Friendly, playful, inquisitive
> Life expectancy: 12-14 years
> Group: Herding

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6. Chinook
> Increase in popularity: 18 spots
> Popularity in 2021: 172 out of 197
> Popularity in 2020: 190 out of 197
> Personality: Smart, patient, devoted
> Life expectancy: 12-15 years
> Group: Working

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