New data has revealed which dog breeds were the most photographed in 2025 and, from picturesque poodles to beautiful bichon frises, the top 120 breeds range from photogenic to cute to adorable.
The data was compiled by photobook curation platform Popsa, which says it analyzed millions of pet owners' pet photos, assigning each breed a score based on how often it appeared relative to others.
In the top spot, retaining its crown based on last year’s study, were poodles (100). These curly-haired cuties may seem a little pompous, but don’t let that fool you.
Originally bred in Germany as, believe it or not, water-hunting dogs, with the now-fashionable haircut a strategic way of keeping their joints and organs warm when taking a dip.
According to Popsa’s data, retrievers (54), hounds (48) and schnauzers (46) ranked second, third and fourth, respectively. Retrievers are known for their loving nature and schnauzers for their curious expressions, while hounds – from bloodhounds to whippets – are a practical pet thanks to their fine coats that are easier to maintain.
Spaniels (37), terriers (26) and German shepherds (26) came in the middle of the rankings in fifth, sixth and seventh – the terrier ranking in particular coming as a surprise considering how petite and cost-friendly these dogs can be. Although bred to hunt vermin, their feisty character can outweigh their small size.
And at the tail end of the study came beagles (24) – which are actually a type of hound – bichon frisé (21), and setters (18). Compared to the previous edition of the study, setters climbed three places, entering the top ten while chasing out bulldogs.
These old “gun hunting” dogs have been particularly popular with US presidents: Harry Truman (1884–1972) and Ronald Reagan (1911–2004) owned Irish setters, while Herbert Hoover (1874–1964) owned the English variant.
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