The Chihuahua was the most popular breed in 13 states. Rounding out the top 10 were the French bulldog, Labrador retriever, Yorkshire terrier, Shih Tzu, golden retriever, German shepherd, American pit bull terrier, goldendoodle and dachshund.
For the report, U.S. News analyzed more than 3.5 million data points from insurance industry partner Fletch, covering January 2022 through June 2026. Researchers looked at dog breeds and where owners live to determine the most popular breeds in each state and Washington, D.C.