Most Popular Dog Breeds 2026
Germany's Top Dog Breeds by Search Volume
Ranking based on monthly Google search volume for each breed in Germany — an objective measure of actual demand.
Key Findings
- The most popular breed in Germany is the Maltipoo.
- The most popular size category is 4 breeds.
- The most popular breed group is "Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs".
Top 50 — Most Popular Dog Breeds
| # | Breed | Search Volume / Month | Size | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |  Maltipoo | 134,000 | Medium | Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs |
| 2 |  Cane Corso Italiano | 111,000 | 4 | Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs |
| 3 |  Golden Retriever | 111,000 | 4 | Group 8: Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs |
| 4 |  Australian Shepherd | 95,000 | 4 | Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) |
| 5 |  Rottweiler | 90,000 | 4 | Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs |
| 6 |  Dobermann | 90,000 | 4 | Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs |
| 7 |  Labrador Retriever | 68,000 | 4 | Group 8: Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs |
| 8 |  Dackel | 63,000 | Medium | Group 4: Dachshunds |
| 9 |  Border Collie | 62,000 | Large | Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) |
| 10 |  Französische Bulldogge | 54,000 | Medium | Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs |
| 11 |  Malinois | 52,000 | 4 | Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) |
| 12 |  Chihuahua | 51,000 | Small | Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs |
| 13 |  English Cocker Spaniel | 50,000 | Large | Group 8: Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs |
| 14 |  Zwergpudel | 50,000 | Medium | Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs |
| 15 |  Cockapoo | 48,000 | Medium | Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs |
| 16 |  Pudel | 42,000 | Large | Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs |
| 17 |  Berner Sennenhund | 42,000 | 4 | Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs |
| 18 |  Malteser | 41,000 | Small | Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs |
| 19 |  Beagle | 40,000 | Large | Group 6: Scent hounds and related breeds |
| 20 |  Goldendoodle | 38,000 | Large | Group 8: Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs |
| 21 |  American Bully | 38,000 | 4 | Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs |
| 22 |  Weimaraner | 33,000 | 4 | Group 7: Pointing Dogs |
| 23 |  Havaneser | 32,000 | Medium | Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs |
| 24 |  Zwergspitz | 32,000 | Small | Group 5: Spitz and primitive types |
| 25 |  Siberian Husky | 30,000 | 4 | Group 5: Spitz and primitive types |
| 26 |  Samojede | 28,000 | 4 | Group 5: Spitz and primitive types |
| 27 |  Neufundländer | 28,000 | 5 | Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs |
| 28 |  Leonberger | 26,000 | 5 | Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs |
| 29 |  Yorkshire Terrier | 26,000 | Small | Group 3: Terriers |
| 30 |  Mops | 26,000 | Medium | Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs |
| 31 |  Rhodesian Ridgeback | 26,000 | 4 | Group 6: Scent hounds and related breeds |
| 32 |  Shih Tzu | 24,000 | Medium | Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs |
| 33 |  Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 24,000 | Medium | Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs |
| 34 |  Deutscher Schäferhund | 23,000 | 4 | Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) |
| 35 |  Dalmatiner | 23,000 | 4 | Group 6: Scent hounds and related breeds |
| 36 |  Jack Russell Terrier | 20,000 | Medium | Group 3: Terriers |
| 37 |  Pudel (Toy) | 20,000 | Small | Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs |
| 38 |  Lagotto Romagnolo | 18,000 | Large | Group 8: Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs |
| 39 |  Hovawart | 17,000 | 4 | Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs |
| 40 |  Eurasier | 15,000 | 4 | Group 5: Spitz and primitive types |
| 41 |  Pomsky | 15,000 | Large | Group 5: Spitz and primitive types |
| 42 |  Deutsch Drahthaar | 15,000 | 4 | Group 7: Pointing Dogs |
| 43 |  Old English Bulldog | 14,000 | 4 | Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs |
| 44 |  Whippet | 13,000 | Large | Group 10: Sighthounds |
Popularity by Size
Small
5
in Top 50
Chihuahua, Malteser, Zwergspitz
Medium
10
in Top 50
Maltipoo, Dackel, Französische Bulldogge
Large
8
in Top 50
Border Collie, English Cocker Spaniel, Pudel
4
19
in Top 50
Cane Corso Italiano, Golden Retriever, Australian Shepherd
5
2
in Top 50
Neufundländer, Leonberger
Popularity by Breed Group
| Group | Breeds in Top 50 | Top Breeds |
|---|---|---|
| Group 9: Companion and Toy Dogs | 12 | Maltipoo, Französische Bulldogge, Chihuahua |
| Group 2: Pinscher and Schnauzer - Molossoid and Swiss Mountain and Cattledogs | 9 | Cane Corso Italiano, Rottweiler, Dobermann |
| Group 8: Retrievers - Flushing Dogs - Water Dogs | 5 | Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, English Cocker Spaniel |
| Group 5: Spitz and primitive types | 5 | Zwergspitz, Siberian Husky, Samojede |
| Group 1: Sheepdogs and Cattledogs (except Swiss Cattledogs) | 4 | Australian Shepherd, Border Collie, Malinois |
| Group 6: Scent hounds and related breeds | 3 | Beagle, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Dalmatiner |
| Group 7: Pointing Dogs | 2 | Weimaraner, Deutsch Drahthaar |
| Group 3: Terriers | 2 | Yorkshire Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier |
| Group 4: Dachshunds | 1 | Dackel |
| Group 10: Sighthounds | 1 | Whippet |
Methodology
Popularity is measured by monthly search volume in Germany. This reflects actual interest and demand. Source: Ahrefs Keywords Explorer, last updated: 2026-07-12.