Most popular dog breed of 2025 in US: It’s not Golden Retriever
Dogs are truly man’s best friend, and a recent study the American Pet Product Association has revealed that approximately 68 million households in America have a dog. Check out America’s most popular dog breed in 2025(via REUTERS) In 2025, the dog breed you are most likely to find in American households is the Labrador Retriever, as reported the U.S. News & World Report. The Labrador Retriever reclaimed the top spot, moving ahead of Chihuahuas, which was ranked No. 1 last year. They are dependable family dogs, easy to train and very affectionate. Golden Retrievers are placed at No. 3. American Pit Bull Terriers climbed to No. 4, up from eighth. German Shepherds are placed fifth in the l with the French Bulldogs at No. 6. Goldendoodles are at No. 7, Shih Tzus are at No. 8 and Yorkshire Terriers are ranked ninth. In 10th place, we have the Dachshunds. State–state breakdownThe Labrador Retriever remains on top across 17 US states and is tied in another. But regional differences stand out. In California and Hawaii, Chihuahuas and mixed breeds dominate. Alaska has the Alaskan Husky tied for third. Here’s the breakdown of the top three breeds in every state for 2025: Alabama: Chihuahua, Shih Tzu, American Pit Bull Terrier Alaska: German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Labrador mix/Alaskan Husky (tie) Arizona: Chihuahua, French bulldog, Labrador Retriever Arkansas: Chihuahua, American Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever California: French Bulldog, Chihuahua, Chihuahua mix Colorado: Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Chihuahua Connecticut: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Chihuahua Delaware: Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever Florida: French Bulldog, Chihuahua, Goldendoodle Georgia: American Pit Bull Terrier, Yorkshire Terrier, Chihuahua Hawaii: Chihuahua mix, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog Idaho: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle Illinois: German Shepherd, American Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever Indiana: German Shepherd, American Pit Bull Terrier, Golden Retriever Iowa: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd Kansas: Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever Kentucky: Chihuahua, American Pit Bull Terrier, German Shepherd Louisiana: American Pit Bull Terrier, Shih Tzu, Chihuahua Maine: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, American Pit Bull Terrier Maryland: Labrador Retriever, Shih Tzu, American Pit Bull Terrier Massachusetts: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, Goldendoodle Michigan: American Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever Minnesota: Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, American Pit Bull Terrier Mississippi: Chihuahua, Yorkshire Terrier, Labrador Retriever Missouri: American Pit Bull Terrier, Chihuahua, German Shepherd Montana: Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd Nevada: Chihuahua, Chihuahua mix, French bulldog New Hampshire: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd New Jersey: Shih Tzu, Golden Retriever, French Bulldog/Labrador Retriever(tie) New Mexico: Chihuahua, Chihuahua mix, American Pit Bull Terrier New York: Yorkshire Terrier, Shih Tzu, German Shepherd North Carolina: American pit bull terrier, Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever North Dakota: Golden Retriever/Goldendoodle (tie), Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd Ohio: American Pit Bull Terrier, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd Oklahoma: Chihuahua, American Pit Bull Terrier, Golden Retriever Oregon: Chihuahua, Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever Pennsylvania: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, American Pit Bull Terrier Rhode Island: Chihuahua, Shih tzu, Labrador Retriever South Carolina: Labrador Retriever, American Pit Bull Terrier, Chihuahua South Dakota: Labrador Retriever, Chihuahua, German Shepherd Tennessee: American Pit Bull Terrier, Labrador Retriever, Chihuahua Texas: Chihuahua, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever Utah: Labrador Retriever, Goldendoodle, Golden Retriever Vermont: Golden Retriever/Labrador Retriever(tie), Labrador mix, Chihuahua mix Also Read: Travis Decker found? Here’s latest on manhunt for suspect accused of killing three daughters Virginia: Labrador Retriever, German Shepherd, Golden Retriever Washington: Labrador Retriever, Chihuahua, Golden Retriever Washington, D.C.: Labrador Retriever, Goldendoodle, American Pit Bull Terrier West Virginia: Chihuahua, American Pit Bull Terrier, German Shepherd Wisconsin: Labrador Retriever, Golden Retriever, German Shepherd Wyoming: German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever, Yorkshire Terrier The Labrador Retriever remains the most preferred dog breed in American households, and that loyalty is not changing anytime soon. Also Read: International Dog Day: Spotlighting the pawsh life of dog influencers FAQs:What is the most popular dog breed in the US in 2025?The Labrador Retriever is the most popular breed nationwide in 2025. Which breeds round out the top three?Chihuahuas are at No. 2, and Golden Retrievers are at No. 3. Which breed made the top 10 l for the first time this year?The Dachshund entered at No. 10.
