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Rising cost of living is a major factor in that growing sense of... [![Close up of dog with a trophy and medal](https://companionpetmagazine.com/hs-fs/hubfs/10692A%20CON_Header.jpg?width=737&name=10692A%20CON_Header.jpg)](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/holiday-2025/the-most-popular-pet-breeds-of-2025) [Research data](https://companionpetmagazine.com/topic/research-data) [Holiday 2025](https://companionpetmagazine.com/topic/holiday-2025) ## [The most popular pet breeds of 2025](https://companionpetmagazine.com/issues/holiday-2025/the-most-popular-pet-breeds-of-2025) Pet parenting isn’t a popularity contest, but chances are you recognize some very fur-miliar faces at the dog park or kitty cafe. The most common... 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