Revealed: The most popular dog breed in each U.S. state
Man’s (and Woman’s) best friend – the domestic canine. If you’ve never raised a Canis lupus familiaris from puppyhood to their trip across the Rainbow Bridge, you just might be missing out on a very special relationship, as almost one-half of U.S. households will testify. And now, a new study has revealed each state’s most favored dog breed in the U.S.
The study conducted by pet nutrition experts at PetLab analyzed over 200 AKC-recognized dog breeds alongside keywords such as ‘buy’ and ‘adopt’ through Google’s Keyword Planner to produce a ranking for each state’s most searched-for breed over the past 12 months.
The Golden Retriever came out at the top of the rankings as the most searched-for dog breed over the past year. 38 states favor the breed the most, including some of the most populated states like California, Florida, Illinois, New York and Pennsylvania. Golden Retrievers are a prevalent breed for families due to their kind nature and ease of training. They are also trendy within the celebrity community, with celebs like Ryan Reynolds, Nick Jonas, Oprah Winfrey and Jimmy Fallon all owning a Golden.
The second most popular breed in the US is the French Bulldog. Frenchie’s are friendly, affectionate and comical dogs, making them an easy choice for those looking to adopt, foster or buy. French Bulldogs are the most favored dog breed in nine states, including Arkansas, Georgia, Hawaii, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma, and Texas.
The third most popular dog breed in the US is the Bernese Mountain Dog; the states searching for them the most are Montana, Utah and Wyoming. These terrifically tempered pups are hardworking, affectionate and intelligent and have been the choice breed for celebrities such as Courtney Cox and Hillary Duff.
The fourth most popular dog breed in America is the Newfoundland. Newfoundlands are the most searched-for breed in Alaska and the second most popular in Montana, Oregon and Vermont. The sweet-natured breed is the perfect companion for children as they are patient and have a watchful eye. Although they are mighty, Newfoundland’s are brilliant, calm and loyal, not to mention fantastic swimmers.
The fifth most popular dog breed in the US is a Dogo Argentino, an Argentine mastiff-type pup. These dogs are hardworking and tough and tend not to be ideal for inexperienced dog owners, but rest assured, this breed is extremely loyal, loving and a fantastic companion. Dogos are the third most favored breed in nine states: Alabama, Arkansas, Florida, Georgia, Louisiana, Mississippi, Nevada, Oklahoma, and Texas.
A spokesperson at PetLab commented: “Whether people are looking to adopt, foster, buy or just browse through cute pictures online of dogs, it is clear to see the US is obsessed with our furry friends. It is interesting to see that the most popular breed across the country, the Golden Retriever, has popularity by a landslide with some of the most populated states opting for the charming breed.”
The Most Popular Dog Breed in Each U.S. State
| State | Most Searched-for Breed |
| Alabama | Golden Retriever |
| Alaska | Newfoundland |
| Arizona | Golden Retriever |
| Arkansas | French Bulldog |
| California | Golden Retriever |
| Colorado | Golden Retriever |
| Connecticut | Golden Retriever |
| Delaware | Golden Retriever |
| Florida | Golden Retriever |
| Georgia | French Bulldog |
| Hawaii | French Bulldog |
| Idaho | Golden Retriever |
| Illinois | Golden Retriever |
| Indiana | Golden Retriever |
| Iowa | Golden Retriever |
| Kansas | Golden Retriever |
| Kentucky | Golden Retriever |
| Louisiana | French Bulldog |
| Maine | Golden Retriever |
| Maryland | Golden Retriever |
| Massachusetts | Golden Retriever |
| Michigan | Golden Retriever |
| Minnesota | Golden Retriever |
| Mississippi | French Bulldog |
| Missouri | Golden Retriever |
| Montana | Bernese Mountain Dog |
| Nebraska | Golden Retriever |
| Nevada | French Bulldog |
| New Hampshire | Golden Retriever |
| New Jersey | Golden Retriever |
| New Mexico | French Bulldog |
| New York | Golden Retriever |
| North Carolina | Golden Retriever |
| North Dakota | Golden Retriever |
| Ohio | Golden Retriever |
| Oklahoma | French Bulldog |
| Oregon | Golden Retriever |
| Pennsylvania | Golden Retriever |
| Rhode Island | Golden Retriever |
| South Carolina | Golden Retriever |
| South Dakota | Golden Retriever |
| Tennessee | Golden Retriever |
| Texas | French Bulldog |
| US | Golden Retriever |
| Utah | Bernese Mountain Dog |
| Vermont | Golden Retriever |
| Virginia | Golden Retriever |
| Washington | Golden Retriever |
| West Virginia | Golden Retriever |
| Wisconsin | Golden Retriever |
| Wyoming | Bernese Mountain Dog |
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(Source: PetLab)
(Cover photo of the French Bulldog, Image credit: Facebook)
Posted by Richard Webster, Ace News Today
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