Could the cute little French bulldog become America's favorite purebred? That honor has gone to the Labrador retriever for 30 straight years. But a new report from American Kennel Club, a registry of purebred dogs in the United States, shows the French bulldog is now nipping at the Labrador’s heels. Every year, the AKC releases a list of the most popular purebred dogs in the U.S. The Labrador retriever did keep its number-one position on the 2020 list, which the AKC released Wednesday. But French bulldogs are now the Labs’ closest competition, after jumping from fourth place to second last year. Famous Frenchie owners include business leader Martha Stewart, music star Lady Gaga and actor Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson. Their influence may have helped grow the breed’s popularity.