State Dogs of America 2023: Here are all 13 adorable state dogs of the USA - including the loving Boston Terrier 🐕
If you’ve been thinking about getting a new dog then you’re not alone – Kennel Club figures show that the number of people looking for puppies surged in the last couple of years.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest four-legged addition – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
In America some communities love certain breeds of dog so much that they make them symbols of their entire state.
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So far 13 have named their official pooch, which often have been first bred the state or have some other particular significance.
Other states have a more general doggy icon, including Georgia that has the ‘adoptable’ dog as its state pet, New Jersey which has gone for the seeing eye dog, and New Yorkers who have opted for the working dog.
And there are more in the pipeline, including in Maine, where it’s proposed that the Labrador Retriever should take on the role.
Here are all 13 state dogs of the USA so far.
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There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
5. Catahoula Leopard dog
Named after the Louisiana Catahoula Parish area where it was first developed, the Catahoula Leopard Dog became the state dog of Louisiana in 1979. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Chinook
Not to be confused with the helicopter of the same name, the Chinook was named state dog of New Hampshire in 2009. The dog originated in the state, being used as a sled dog from the early 20th century. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Plott Hound
North Carolina made the Plott Hound its state dog back in 1989. Only officially recognised by the American Kennel Club in 2006, they were originally used to hunt bears. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Boykin Spaniel
The bouncy Boykin Spaniel was made state dog of South Carolina in 1985. It was bred to hunt wild turkeys and ducks in the Wateree River Swamp area of the state. Photo: Canva/Getty Images