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The Golden Retriever takes the top spot as the most favored and popular dog breed in both Washington state and United States, a new study finds. Some key facts from the study are below:

• Golden Retrievers are the most searched-for dog breed in the US, with 38 states favoring the breed over all others 
• The second most favored dog breed in the US is the French Bulldog, followed by the Bernese Mountain Dog in third
• The Golden Retriever is the most popular dog breed in Washington

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 an extremely popular breed for families due to their kind nature and ease of training. They are also very popular 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 smart 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 extremely intelligent, 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 US State 

Author: Lynnwood Times Staff