French Bulldog

Frenchies overtook the Labrador as America's most popular breed in 2022, and the appeal is obvious. They're compact, low-energy, and endlessly expressive — those bat ears and smooshed faces communicate more emotion than most humans. They require minimal exercise, rarely bark, and are perfectly content as couch potatoes. First-time owners love that Frenchies are basically the dogs of the "I want a dog but I'm kind of lazy" demographic.