Tim Phillips Show, 8/27/26
6:10
The most popular dog breed in the U.S. isn’t actually a breed at all, according to a new study from Rover. The pet care site just came out with its annual ranking of the top breeds across the country.
Rover analyzed its database of dog breeds submitted by millions of pet parents to find out which breeds are America’s favorites in 2026.
So, which one is capturing the hearts of people nationwide? Non-designer mixed breeds are the most popular in the U.S.
Labrador retrievers come in second, followed by golden retrievers.
New to the top 20 list this year is the Australian cattle dog, also called blue or red heelers. They get a boost in popularity thanks to the kids’ show “Bluey.”
The breakout star on the trending dog breed list is the Pomsky, a husky-pomeranian mix. This list features the fastest-rising dog breeds ranked by year-over-year growth.
Toy poodles are number two, followed by Bernedoodles, miniature poodles and dachshunds.
The Top 10 Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2026, According to Rover
Non-designer mixed breeds
Labrador retriever
Golden retriever
Goldendoodle
German shepherd dog
Chihuahua
Dachshund
French bulldog
Shih tzu
Yorkshire terrier
Source: Rover
6:20
Do you eat the same lunch every day? You’re not boring — you’re on to something. Researchers say eating the same lunch every day can actually be a smart move — especially if you’re trying to eat healthier or simplify your routine. The big idea is it cuts down on “decision fatigue,” so you’re not wasting time or energy figuring out what to eat every day. Experts say having a go-to, healthy lunch can help you control portions, stay consistent with calories, and even support weight loss over time. Basically, when you remove the guesswork, it’s easier to stick to good habits.
6:30
Throwback Thursday - VISION OF LOVE MARIAH CAREY 1990
Nelson Mandela is released from prison in South Africa and becomes the leader of the ANC.
Tim Berners-Lee publishes a formal proposal for the World Wide Web.
East and West Germany are reunited after the collapse of the Soviet Union.
Margaret Thatcher resigned from her position as Prime Minister in the United Kingdom.
One of the most complete T. Rex fossils is found in South Dakota, and it is named "Sue" after the paleontologist who discovered it.
Atari Lynx Portable Color Entertainment System - Price: $169.99
New Kids On The Block Play Figures - Price: $19.99 each
The Sci/Fi Channel on Cable TV starts transmitting
Twin Peaks premieres on ABC
The Milli Vanilli duo's producer reveals that the Grammy-winning pop duo were lip-syncing in the songs on the album which gained them the award
Popular Films
Home Alone
Ghost
Dances with Wolves
Pretty Woman
Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles
The Hunt for Red October
Total Recall
Die Hard 2
Dick Tracy
Edward Scissorhands
7:15
According to a YouGov survey, 78% of Americans say they like meat-based burgers. Just 8% of those surveyed said they didn’t like burgers. When it comes to how we like them cooked, the survey found that 40% prefer their burgers well-done, 20% like them cooked medium-well, 17% like them medium, and 12% like them medium rare. Then there were the 2% of brave souls who like their burgers rare. Women are more likely to prefer their burgers well-done (47%) compared to men (33%).
And how are we topping those burgers? According to the survey, these are Americans' favorite burger toppings and condiments:
Cheese – 74%
Ketchup – 65%
Lettuce – 64%
Tomatoes – 58%
Onions – 57%
Pickles – 54%
Mustard – 52%
Bacon – 45%
Mayo – 43%
Mushrooms – 23%
Fries – 20%
Avocado – 19%
Relish – 13%
Eggs – 12%
Hot sauce – 10%
Ranch dressing – 8%
Thousand Island – 8%
Other – 2%
Nothing – 2%
