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These are Boston’s most popular dog names and breeds, according to licensing data

By Frank O'Laughlin, Boston 25 News Staff
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By Frank O'Laughlin, Boston 25 News Staff

BOSTON — The Boston Parks and Recreation Department has published a list of the city’s most popular dog names and breeds.

The department’s Animal Care and Control Division recently shared the information, along with a reminder for dog owners that the annual deadline for licensing their pets is March 31, 2023. All dogs in Boston require a new license each year.

In 2022, the most popular male dog name was once again Charlie with 81 registered in Boston, while Bentley brought up the back of the pack with 23 males with that name, according to city licensing data. The top female name registered was also the same this year, Luna, with 114 registered, while 25th place went to Piper with 27 licensed.

Here is a complete list of the top 25 female dog names:

  1. Luna
  2. Bella
  3. Daisy
  4. Lucy
  5. Lola
  6. Penny
  7. Rosie
  8. Stella
  9. Bailey
  10. Sadie
  11. Molly
  12. Ruby
  13. Chloe
  14. Coco
  15. Maggie
  16. Lily
  17. Millie
  18. Sophie
  19. Olive
  20. Winnie
  21. Pepper
  22. Lulu
  23. Willow
  24. Ellie
  25. Piper

Here is a complete list of the top 25 male dog names:

  1. Charlie
  2. Cooper
  3. Teddy
  4. Max
  5. Finn
  6. Oliver
  7. Milo
  8. Winston
  9. Rocky
  10. Ollie
  11. Louie
  12. Toby
  13. Gus
  14. Henry
  15. Buddy
  16. Tucker
  17. Archie
  18. Leo
  19. Jack
  20. Bear
  21. Bruno
  22. Ziggy
  23. Jackson
  24. Duke
  25. Bentley

The data also showed the 25 most popular dog breeds registered in Boston in 2022.

The top ten breeds were as follows:

  1. Labrador Retriever - 1,694
  2. Golden Retriever - 727
  3. Chihuahua - 480
  4. German Shepherd - 392
  5. Miniature Poodle - 331
  6. Pit Bull - 321
  7. Yorkshire Terrier - 314
  8. Shih Tzu - 312
  9. Beagle - 311
  10. Australian Shepherd - 296

City officials reminded residents that dogs must be licensed if they are older than six months. Owners must provide a copy of their dog’s current rabies certificate. For spayed and neutered pets, owners must submit proof of spaying or neutering if they have not done so previously.

Licensing fees are $15 for a neutered male or spayed female or $30 for an intact male or female.

The dog licensing fee is waived for service animals and residents age 70 and older.

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