The collie debuts at No. 1. The Boston terrier becomes the first small companion dog to reach No. 2.
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What is the best dog breed? The most popular pooches in US since 1880
The American Kennel Club has been tracking the popularity of purebred dogs for 128 years as the number of recognized breeds grew from nine to 177. Here's of the country's most popular dog breeds by the decade, according to data released by the AKC:
3. 1900s: The collie
