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Story last updated at 2:05 PM EST on May 19, 2007
Top 10 cats and dogs
According to the American Kennel Club and the Cat Fanciers' Association, here are the top dogs and cats based upon registration numbers in 2004.
Dogs
1. Labrador Retriever
2. Golden Retriever
3. German Shepherd
4. Beagle
5. Yorkshire Terrier
6. Dachshund
7. Boxer
8. Poodle
9. Shih Tzu
10. Chihauha
Cats
1. Persian
2. Maine Coon
3. Exotic
4. Siamese
5. Abyssinian
6. Ragdoll
7. Birman
8. Oriental
9. American Shorthair
10. Tonkinese
