Approximately 35% of Canadian households have a dog. Obviously, some dogs are more common than others- so here are the ten most popular choices among Canadians.
10. French Bulldog
Life span: 10-12 years
Country of origin: France
9. Bulldog
Life span: 10-11 years
Country of Origin: England
8. Havanese
Life span: 12-14 years
Country of Origin: Cuba
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7. Bernese Mountain Dog
Life span: 7-8 years
Country of Origin: Switzerland
6. Yorkshire Terrier
Life span: 13-16 years
Country of Origin: England
5. Shetland Sheepdog
Life span: 12-13 years
Country of Origin: Scotland
4. Poodle
Life span: 12-15 years
Country of Origin: Germany, then standardized in France.
3. Golden Retriever
Life span: 10-12 years
Country of origin: Scotland
2. German Shepherd
Life span: 9-13
Country of Origin: Germany
1. Labrador Retriever
Life span: 12-13 years
Country of Origin: Canada
Via CKC
