
In the world of wagging tails, the Labrador retriever wins the popularity contest, paws down.
For the 18th straight year, the bubbly dog topped the list of most popular breeds in the country, according to an annual list of 161 dog breeds put out by the American Kennel Club.
"They are probably one of the most versatile breeds," AKC spokeswoman Daisy Okas told ABCNews.com.
Labs, which come in black, chocolate and yellow varieties, are commonly seen working alongside military or emergency personnel, visiting children and the elderly as therapy dogs or simply lounging in front of the fireplace with the family.
"You meet a Lab, they're going to be wagging their tail," Okas said.