FILE - Winston, a French bulldog, competes for Best in Show at the 146th Westminster Kennel Club Dog Show, June 22, 2022, in Tarrytown, N.Y.

French bulldogs have existed in the U.S. since at least the 19th century, but they’ve been on a tear in the 21st, fueled partly by celebrity owners and social media.

Since 1877, the Westminster Kennel Club has hosted an annual dog show, awarding the top dog with the coveted Best in Show title. Every year, esteemed judges gather to determine which dog will win ...

FILE - A cane corso competes at the 140th Westminster Kennel Club dog show, Tuesday, Feb. 16, 2016, at Madison Square Garden in New York. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File) ...

Take the French bulldog, for instance, which dethroned the Labrador retriever as America's favorite dog in 2022 and has held on to the title ever since. Frenchies aren't the only pups enjoying the ...

Buddy Holly bested six other finalists to garner the most prestigious dog show award in the United States. By Jennifer Peltz • Published May 10, 2023 • Updated on May 10, 2023 at 6:58 am ...

See the 10 'most popular' dog breeds of 2024 A French Bulldog named Ella poses for a photo at her owner's home in Evans, Georgia on March 24, 2023.

Razzle Dazzle the champion bulldog has tough competition at this year's Westminster Kennel Club 134th Annual Dog Show, which begins today at New York City's Madison Square Garden.