The role for which a dog was bred—say retrieving birds—is reflected in their brain structure, according to a study of 33 breeds.

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French bulldogs. U.S. dog owners. C'est l'amour. Frenchies remained the United States' most commonly registered purebred dogs last year, according to American Kennel Club rankings released Wednesday.