Only around 1,500 Norwegian Lundehunds existed in the world in 2022. Credit: Deposit Photos

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Golden retrievers, poodles, and German shepherds are all instantly recognizable dog breeds . But these are only a fraction of the 202 pooch types officially recognized by the American Kennel Club (AKC). While the French bulldog retained its status as the most popular breed in the United States for the fourth year in a row, there was a bit of a shakeup this year when it comes to the rarest dog in the country.…