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South Carolina’s Most Popular, Favorite Dog Breed

Are you a dog lover? I know I am. I am currently wondering what type of dog breed I want to get when I get my dog this year. I…

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Are you a dog lover? I know I am. I am 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 that 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 Breeds 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:

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

    Lab

    2. Oregon

      Chihuahua

        3. Nevada

          Chihuahua

          4. Connecticut

            Lab

            5. Colorado

              Chihuahua

              6. Massachusetts

                Lab

                7. Delaware

                  Lab

                  8. Washington

                    Lab

                    9. Rhode Island

                      Chihuahua

                      10. California

                        Chihuahua

                        11. Maine

                          lab

                          12. New Jersey

                            Chihuahua

                            13. Arizona

                              Chihuahua

                              14. Wyoming

                                Lab

                                15. Maryland

                                  Lab

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                                  Randi Moultrie is a Charleston, South Carolina native and has been in the radio industry for the last few years in Charlotte. Randi started with Beasley Media Group as an intern in 2019 and is now thriving in the digital world. Randi enjoys writing about her favorite foods (especially pizza) and all things fashion and travel. As one who loves taking trips to find new foods, it’s not surprising that she enjoys writing about both!