Once again, the Labrador Retriever took Atlanta's top spot in the American Kennel Club's 2015 ranking of the most popular AKC-recognized dog breeds in the U.S.

The Lab was also recognized as the #1 pup in Austin, Baltimore, and Boston.

Shake-ups and surprises were evident throughout Atlanta's rankings.  The Boxer fell out of favor in Atlanta, dropping from sixth to tenth.  Similarly, the Yorkshire Terriers dropped two spots, going from seventh to ninth.

"Atlanta loves its retrievers," said AKC Vice President Gina DiNardo.  "The Lab holds onto the top spot with the Golden Retriever nipping at its heels."

Atlanta's top 5 breeds for 2015:

* Registration data pulled from Atlanta zip codes as specified by U.S. Postal Service

The AKC today also announced its nationwide rankings.  The Labrador Retriever – an intelligent, family friendly breed – holds tight to the number one spot on the most popular list for the 25^th consecutive year, continuing the longest reign as the nation's top dog in AKC history.

While the Lab is clearly America's dog, the French Bulldog is poised for a takeover.  The affectionate and playful breed continues to win the hearts of dog lovers everywhere, jumping three spots to number six in 2015.  The Frenchie has risen 32 spots over the past decade and shows no signs of stopping.