On the national list, Rottweilers are No. 8, while the Cane Corso breed comes in at No. 40. The German shepherd secured its spot as the second most popular breed again this year in the AKC list.

The third-most-searched dog was a Rottweiler. Rottweilers are loyal and loving dogs weighing up to 140 pounds with a life expectancy of nine to ten years. The breed is highly trainable with a ...