South Carolina’s favorite dog breed

Are you a dog lover? I know I am. I’m currently wondering what type of dog breed I want to get when I get my dog this year. I love puppies and grew up with dogs, and enjoy it all when it comes to a dog. Everyone has those specific dog breeds they prefer, which is totally understandable. But, it is kind of cool that some states have their favorite dog breeds as well.

Reader’s Digest knows how much America loves dogs, so now we wonder what type is their favorite. South Carolinians have their favorite dog breed that they would like to enjoy. South Carolina’s favorite dog breeds include the following:

• Labs
• German shepherds
• Beagles

But, did you know that every state has a state dog? How wild is that? South Carolina’s state dog is the Boykin Spaniel. I have never seen a Boykin Spaniel in person, so I am intrigued by that. But, they are, for sure, the cutest little puppies. Now, I may have a new breed to consider when I go dog shopping. Click here to read the full article to see other states’ most popular dog breeds.

Looking For A Friend? These Are The Most Adopted Dog Breed In North Carolina

2020 will be known for a lot of things. But one most positive? The puppy boom! Spending so much extra time at home contributed to a large increase in dog adoptions in the United States. Whether it was looking for companionship or just having the extra time to dedicate to training and raising a puppy they were a great source of comfort for many during a trying time. I’m sure you know plenty of people, maybe even you, who added a dog to the family in the last few years. But what were the most adopted dog breeds?

Our friends at TOP puppy adoption levels prior to and during the pandemic discovered some very interesting facts about Americans’ favorite pets. They ranked each state’s most adopted dog breeds as well as ranked the most puppy-obsessed states. Here were the 5 most adopted dog breeds in North Carolina:

1. Labrador Retriever

2. Mutt Dog Breed

3. Chihuahua

4. Pit Bull Dog Breed

5. Beagle

Ranking The Most Puppy-Loving States

They also ranked each state according to the number of people per capita looking to adopt a dog in the same time period. Below are the top 15 states as well the most popular adopted dogs in each state. To do this, TOP Data analyzed a dog adoption database of 500,000 adopted dogs, analyzed online adoption data, and surveyed 1,000 dog owners across the U.S. Did you add a furry friend to your family in the past few years? I didn’t but these adorable dogs are definitely giving me puppy fever.

Top 15 Most Puppy-Loving States

1. New Hampshire

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Mutt
3. German Shepherd
4. Chihuahua
5. Beagle

2. Oregon

1. Chihuahua
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Pit Pull
4. Mutt
5. German Shepherd

3. Nevada

1. Chihuahua
2. Pit Bull
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Shih Tzu
5. Mutt

4. Connecticut

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. Mutt
4. Yorkshire Terrier
5. Pit Bull

5. Colorado

1. Chihuahua
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Mutt
4. Siberian Husky
5. Pit Bull

6. Massachusetts

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. Mutt
4. Beagle
5. German Shepherd

7. Delaware

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. Pit Bull
4. Beagle
5. German Shepherd

8. Washington

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Chihuahua
3. Mutt
4. Pit Bull
5. German Shepherd

9. Rhode Island

1. Chihuahua
2. Shih Tzu
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Yorkshire Terrier
5. Beagle

10. California

1. Chihuahua
2. Pit Bull
3. Labrador Retriever
4. Mutt
5. German Shepherd

11. Maine

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Mutt
3. Beagle
4. Pit Bull
5. Chihuahua

12. New Jersey

1. Chihuahua
2. Yorkshire Terrier
3. Shih Tzu
4. Labrador Retriever
5. Mutt

13. Arizona

1. Chihuahua
2. Mutt
3. Shih Tzu
4. Labrador Retriever
5. Mutt

14. Wyoming

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Border Collie
3. Chihuahua
4. Mutt
5. Pit Bull

15. Maryland

1. Labrador Retriever
2. Mutt
3. Chihuahua
4. Beagle
5. Pit Bull