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Top dog: Labrador retriever continues dominance as Canada's most popular breed

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The Canadian Press

Published: March 11, 2026 at 10:30AM EDT

A Labrador Retriever is shown in this undated handout photo. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Handout — Canadian Kennel Club (Mandatory Credit)

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