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To determine the most beloved breeds nationwide, the digital media company analyzed data from Fletch, a third-party pet insurance provider. The data, collected from January 2022 through July 2025, included information on where dog owners lived and the breed of their pets.
In Ohio, the American pit bull terrier reigned as the top choice for dog owners. The report described the breed as energetic and good for active households. Golden retrievers and German shepherds placed as the second- and third-most popular breeds in the Buckeye State, respectively.
Meanwhile, in West Virginia, the Chihuahua proved to be the popular pick, followed by the American pit bull terrier and the German shepherd.
The study named Labrador retrievers — known for their affectionate nature and trainability — as the most popular breed in the country, taking the No. 1 spot in 17 states.
The full top 10 list of the most popular dog breeds in the U.S. includes:
- Labrador retriever
- Chihuahua
- Golden retriever
- American pit bull terrier
- German shepherd
- French bulldog
- Goldendoodle
- Shih Tzu
- Yorkshire terrier
- Dachshund
The report found that large breeds dominated the top three most popular dogs in 19 states, and only 11 states lacked a lab or golden retriever in their top three.
U.S. News and World Report’s full analysis can be found here.
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