The Labrador Retriever has been America’s primary most-popular canine breed since 1991. Despite their 30+ yr reign, Labs will not be the United States’ most searched breed on Google.
That honor goes to their shorter, stubbier cousin, the Bulldog. In reality, regardless of their prevalence as pets, Labs are solely the fourth most Google-researched breed by American canine lovers.
What are the highest 10 most searched canine breeds within the nation? And which breed is top-of-mind for Googlers in every state?
USA Today studies:
“Based on Google search data compiled over the last five years, Bulldogs are the most-searched dog breed in the U.S. in all but 13 states: Alaska, Idaho, Kentucky, Maine, Minnesota, Montana, North Dakota, South Dakota, New Hampshire, Vermont, Washington, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. Those states favored three other breeds: Labrador Retriever, Siberian Husky, and German Shepherd.”
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“The Big 10” Most Searched Dog Breeds within the U.S.
1. Bulldog
2. German Shepherd
3. Pit Bull
4. Labrador Retriever
5. Siberian Husky
6. Golden Retriever
7. Poodle
8. French Bulldog
9. Chihuahua
10. American Pitbull Terrier
The Most Popular Dog Breed in Each State
According to Google tendencies information since 2017, these are the pups favored state-by-state.
Alabama – Bulldog
Alaska – Siberian Husky
Arizona – Bulldog
Arkansas – Bulldog
California – Bulldog
Colorado – Bulldog
Connecticut – Bulldog
Delaware – Bulldog
District of Columbia – Bulldog
Florida – Bulldog
Georgia – Bulldog
Hawaii – Bulldog
Idaho – Labrador Retriever
Illinois – Bulldog
Indiana – Bulldog
Iowa – Bulldog
Kansas – Bulldog
Kentucky – German Shepherd
Louisiana – Bulldog
Maine – Labrador Retriever
Maryland – Bulldog
Massachusetts – Bulldog
Michigan – Bulldog
Minnesota – Labrador Retriever
Mississippi – Bulldog
Missouri – Bulldog
Montana – Labrador Retriever
Nebraska – Bulldog
Nevada – Bulldog
New Hampshire – Labrador Retriever
New Jersey – Bulldog
New Mexico – Bulldog
New York – Bulldog
North Carolina – Bulldog
North Dakota – Labrador Retriever
Ohio – Bulldog
Oklahoma – Bulldog
Oregon – Bulldog
Pennsylvania – Bulldog
Rhode Island – Bulldog
South Carolina – Bulldog
South Dakota – Labrador Retriever
Tennessee – Bulldog
Texas – Bulldog
Utah – Bulldog
Vermont – Labrador Retriever
Virginia – Bulldog
Washington – Siberian Husky
West Virginia – German Shepherd
Wisconsin – Labrador Retriever
Wyoming – Bulldog
Why Are “Bulldogs” So Popular?
Bulldogs dominate the canine Google searches within the United States, however is all of it about aesthetics? Or maybe their recognition in viral movies? While Americans like to Google the time period “Bulldog,” the breed is barely quantity six on the AKC’s 2021 checklist of hottest canine breeds, which ranks canines primarily based on proprietor registrations from the earlier yr.
Based on that very same information, the Bulldog’s shut cousin, the French Bulldog, is a powerful quantity two within the United States. Art knowledgeable Gary Bachman is writing a guide on the Frenchie’s recognition in nineteenth century and trendy artwork. As a French Bulldog dad himself, he says, “the breed appeals to people with sophisticated tastes,” and “their jovial personality is well-suited to city life.”
Frenchies are additionally extraordinarily fashionable amongst celebrities, together with Lady Gaga, Hugh Jackman, Madonna, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, and the late Carrie Fisher.
Could it’s that American Googlers search the French model of the Bulldog once they kind of their search time period?
Frenchies and their English cousins are undeniably cute, clever, and entertaining, however earlier than you go to Google to search out your subsequent pet, be sure you do your analysis. Bulldogs and different brachycephalic breeds are vulnerable to a variety of heartbreaking—and costly—well being issues. They are additionally among the breeds most probably to be stolen.
