Georgia Firefighters Rescued Dog From Vehicle Engine
Shoutout to these Georgia firefighters that rescued a dog from a vehicle engine recently! According to the city of Marietta’s Instagram post, a driver saw a dog in the road, and when he stopped, the dog ran under his vehicle. The dog then climbed up into the vehicle’s engine compartment.
When the call came in, the Marietta Fire Department’s Engine 54 responded. The firefighters had to remove the air box top cover and other pieces of the vehicle to reach the pup. They said the dog was between the engine air box and a firewall.
Thankfully, the pup wasn’t injured and was taken to Cobb County Animal Services. Firefighters then had to reassemble the driver’s vehicle and got him back on his way. So a big shoutout to these Georgia firefighters who rescued the dog. And also to the man who took the time to stop and make sure this pup was safe!
Most Popular Dog Breed - A New Top Dog
Every year, the American Kennel Club puts out a list of the most popular dog breeds. The AKC uses registration statistics to rank the breeds. It’s always for the previous year, so for 2022, it seems there’s a new most popular dog breed.
As someone who has owned a Labrador Retriever, I always agreed with the AKC’s rankings. The Labrador Retriever has been the reigning dog breed for 31 years! And for good reason. They are amazing family dogs, super smart, loyal, and just all over great dogs. So, I was surprised to see there’s a new dog breed taking the crown this year.
Most Popular Dog Breed – French Bulldog
It’s actually the first time in history that the French Bulldog has claimed the number one spot. Over the years, French Bulldogs have been gaining popularity. Back in 2012, the breed was ranked at number 14. So you can see just how much ground they’ve gained in 10 years’ time. In 2021, French Bulldogs held the number 2 spot on the AKC’s list.
It’s still hard for me to believe the Labrador Retriever has been bumped out of the top spot. But according to the AKC, French Bulldogs are a “smart, compact breed, and they can fit into various different lifestyles, perfect for people all across the country.” They are apparently great for everything from single owners to families, and have a “charming and adaptable nature.”
French Bulldogs are smaller breed, and tend to be pretty quiet, which is a great fit for those living in small homes or apartments.
Don’t get me wrong, I love all dogs. And the French Bulldogs are incredibly cute! But I honestly think the Labrador Retriever will always hold the number one spot in my heart. My first fur baby was a Black Lab, so I might be a little biased.
Let’s take a little look at the top 5 most popular dog breeds!
“Cody” Blaine Jackson is one half of the Kicks Wake Up Krew on Kicks 99, and also serves as the Digital Program Director for Beasley Media Group in Augusta. She’s a Georgia native but currently resides just across the river in South Carolina. She started in the radio industry as a part-time board operator, and moved up through various roles, including on-air positions and program director for multiple stations. Her passions include fitness and anything to do with animals, as she has two fur babies, her dogs Harley and Waylon. Cody likes to write about pets, fitness and Augusta local events.