Houston's Top Dog Breeds Revealed | Texas News

Texas News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 10, 2026 · 1m

Houston’s dog scene is a breed-by-breed battleground—with Labs dominating the west, pit bulls and chihuahuas clashing in the north, east, and south, and surprising local favorites like poodles in Greenway/Upper Kirby and golden retrievers in Eldridge/West Oaks. City council member Mario Castillo confirms what he’s seen on the streets: pit bulls and chihuahuas are everywhere, especially in his district. But here’s the catch—this data only includes registered dogs (with chips and shots), and many owners don’t even realize registration is required. Plus, breed info comes from owners themselves…