For the 22nd straight year, the Labrador Retriever is the nation’s most popular dog.

The American Kennel Club is out with their 2012 Top 10 favorite breeds, and the Golden Retriever has nosed out the Beagle for the No. 3 rung.

The German Shepherd still commands the No. 2 spot.

AKC spokeswoman Lisa Peterson says larger breeds dominate the "pint-sized, portable pooch." But there are still some loveable lightweights on the list.

The rest of the pack: Bulldog, Yorkshire Terrier, Boxer, Poodle, Rottweiler and Dachshund.

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