If you have to guess, what would you say is the most popular dog breed in America? Well, a new study has done the guessing and has the answer for you.
Most popular dog breed in America
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. With that info, it produced a ranking for each state’s most searched-for breed over the past 12 months.
Golden Retriever tops the list
The Golden Retriever came out at the top of the rankings as the most searched-for dog breed over the past year. I’m not surprised — Goldens are a super-popular breed all around.
Thirty-eight states favor the breed the most, including some of the most populated states, including:
- California
- Florida
- Illinois
- New York
- 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. The following celebs have all owned a Golden at one time or another:
- Ryan Reynolds
- Nick Jonas
- Oprah Winfrey
- Jimmy Fallon
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French Bulldog comes in second
The second most popular breed in the US is the French Bulldog. Frenchies are friendly, affectionate and comical dogs, making them an easy choice for those looking for a pup. French Bulldogs are also one of the dog breeds that sploot.
It is the most favored dog breed in these nine states:
- Arkansas
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Louisiana
- Mississippi
- Nevada
- New Mexico
- Oklahoma,
- Texas
In fact, Frenchies are so popular that there’s been a spate of dog thieves stealing French Bulldogs.
Bernese Mountain Dog is third most popular breed
The third most popular dog breed in America is the Bernese Mountain Dog. It tops the list in these three states:
- Montana
- Utah
- Wyoming
These terrifically tempered pups are hardworking, affectionate and intelligent. Celebrities such as Courtney Cox and Hillary Duff have each had a Bernese in their family at one time or another.
Number four is Newfoundland dogs
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.
Dogo Argentino is number five
The fifth most popular dog breed in America is a Dogo Argentino, an Argentine mastiff-type pup. The AKC recognized Dogo Argentino as a new breed in 2020.
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
- Texas
Chart of The Most Popular Dog Breed in Each US 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 |
| Utah | Bernese Mountain Dog |
| Vermont | Golden Retriever |
| Virginia | Golden Retriever |
| Washington | Golden Retriever |
| West Virginia | Golden Retriever |
| Wisconsin | Golden Retriever |
| Wyoming | Bernese Mountain Dog |