As 2025 ends and 2026 begins, you may be considering adding a new furry family member to your household. However, because there are so many adorable dog breeds, choosing the perfect one for you can be overwhelming. After all, with more than 300 known dog breeds out there, there are tons of devoted dog breeds, pretty pups, big dogs, lap dogs and classic canines of every color you could go with. To help you narrow down your options, you may be interested to learn what the most popular dog breeds in every state are.
Thanks to Dutch, a virtual vet service, you can now know what the trending dog breeds of 2025 are across the country from Hawaii to Alaska and everything in-between. Using data from over 100,000 pet parents from their platform, Dutch identified the five most popular dog breeds of each state, which you can use as a guide if you’re looking to get a new pet in 2026.
Keep reading to see what dog breeds are the most common in your state and see what are some of American’s favorite dog breeds in the U.S. overall in 2025. You may be surprised to see which iconic pets are included. After going through them all, hopefully you’ll have a better idea of what kind of four-legged cutie you should get.
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Top 10 Dog Breeds of 2025
These are the most popular dog breeds of 2025, loved by pet parents across the country. From loyal family companions to playful pups, these top dog breeds showcase the canines that are winning hearts nationwide. Discover which dog breeds are trending this year and why they’re favorites among dog owners.
The Most Popular Dog Breeds in Each State in 2025
A United States map showing all the states.Getty Images Viktar Kuzniatsou
Curious which dog breeds Americans love most in every state? This list reveals the most popular dog breeds in each state in 2025, based on data from thousands of pet parents across the country from Dutch. From smalldogs to energetic family companions, see which breeds top the charts where you live and discover trends in dog ownership nationwide.
Alabama
Alaska
Arizona
Arkansas
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
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Hawaii
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Iowa
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Maine
Maryland
Massachusetts
Michigan
Minnesota
Mississippi
Missouri
Montana
Nebraska
Nevada
New Hampshire
New Jersey
New Mexico
New York
North Carolina
North Dakota
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
Soth Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Vermont
Virgina
Washington
West Virginia
Wisconsin
Wyoming
Source:
Dutch, a virtual vet service
This story was originally published by Parade Pets on Dec 31, 2025, where it first appeared in the Pet News section. Add Parade Pets as a Preferred Source by clicking here.