The American Kennel Club released its list this week of the top 10 most popular AKC registered dogs in Honolulu for 2006, and the Labrador Retriever was the No. 1 choice — just as it has been every year since 1991.

Labrador Retrievers were also top dog nationwide, but the rest of the list for Honolulu differs from the national list:

Honolulu's Top 10 2006

1. Labrador Retriever

2. Pomeranian

3. Maltese

4. Golden Retriever

5. Chihuahua

6. German Shepherd Dog

7. Poodle**

8. Shetland Sheepdog***

9. Beagle

10. Boxer

** Tied with No. 6

*** Tied with No. 6

NATIONWIDE 2006

1. Labrador Retriever

2. Yorkshire Terrier

3. German Shepherd Dog

4. Golden Retriever

5. Beagle

6. Dachshund

7. Boxer

8. Poodle

9. Shih Tzu