The Most Popular Dog Breeds In Every State

It's A Dog's World... State

We get it: People love Labrador retrievers. According to the American Kennel Club, they've been the most popular breed in the country for over a quarter of a century. But what do the numbers show when we break it down state-by-state?

Well, let us take you from sea to shining sea and tell you the three most popular pooches in every state of the union according to the AKC.

Alabama

Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Beagle (in order)

Why beagles you ask? Well, you'll see that beagles turn up as a fav in a number of Southern states where hunting is popular.

Labrador Retriever on a Grass Field

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Alaska

Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever

Alaska is the only state in which The Alaskan malamute made it into the top 10. Makes sense given it's the state's official dog.

German Shepherded Leaning on Grass

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Arizona

Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever

Golden Retriever Sitting on Green Grass

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Arkansas

Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Beagle

Brown and White Short Coated Beagle

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