Confirmation hearings aside, literary controversy aside, film critic controversy aside, it is time to focus on incredibly important breaking news. The AKC has released their list of most popular dogs in Chicago!

1. Labrador Retriever
2. German Shepherd Dog
3. Golden Retriever
4. Boxer
5. Pug
6. Yorkshire Terrier
7. Rottweiler
8. Bulldog
9. Shih Tzu
10. Poodle

I am glad to have #1 and #8 napping next to me as I write.