The AKC this week announced the top three dog breeds are French bulldogs, Labrador retrievers and golden retrievers.

The Guisachan House in the Scottish Highlands is said to be the birthplace of the three dogs that formed the standard for the golden retriever breed Kelli Bender is the Pets Editor at PEOPLE.

Here’s a guide to the similarities and differences between these dogs—and how other retriever breeds ... red.” So you can’t always be sure you’re looking at a yellow Labrador or a golden ...

"I had never owned a golden retriever before and didn't realize how much people loved them," Lindsay Gentry told Newsweek.

For those looking to differentiate themselves from the typical dog owner, there's a myriad of breeds that could make you stand out from the crowd. Britain is certainly a country of dog enthusiasts ...