Thanksgiving can be summed up with a few key words: Food, family, football and furry friends.
In addition to all the delicious food served Thursday, families gathered around the television to watch the 2024 National Dog Show in Philadelphia, where another adorable dog was crowned the winner.
All that tail wagging and cuteness overload got us thinking: Is there a state dog in California? What is the most popular breed in the Golden State? We’ve got answers.
Does California have a state dog?
Around 13 states have official state dogs, but California is not one of them.
Maryland was the first state to name a dog breed as a state symbol, giving the title to the Chesapeake Bay Retriever in 1964, in honor of the state’s well-known bay region.
Other states that have recognized official four-legged pals include: Alaska (Alaskan Malamute), Connecticut (Siberian Husky), Delaware (rescue dogs), Louisiana (Catahoula Leopard Dog), Massachusetts (Boston Terrier), New Hampshire (Chinook), North Carolina (Plott Hound), Pennsylvania (Great Dane), South Carolina (Boykin Spaniel), Tennessee (Bluetick Coonhound), Texas (Blue Lacy), Virginia (American Foxhound) and Wisconsin (American Water Spaniel).
What is the most popular dog breed in California?
French bulldogs took the top spot for most popular dog breed in California, Newsweek reports.
Overall, this breed comes in second for popularity in the United States, though it is only the top breed in three states, according to Newsweek.
The top 10 most popular dog breeds, according to U.S. News, are:
- Chihuahua
- French Bulldog
- Golden Retriever
- German Shepherd
- Shih Tzu
- Goldendoodle
- Yorkshire Terrier
- American Pit Bull Terrier
- Pit Bull
- Labrador Retriever (Black)
Which dog won the National Dog Show competition?
Vito the pug, the winner of the Toy Group, was crowned Best in Show at the 2024 National Dog Show.
Handler Michael Scott called Vito “a very compact dog” as he accepted the trophy.
Winners of the seven dog groups, which eventually decide the Best in Show victor, include:
- Herding: Rupert (Berger Picard)
- Working: Monty (Giant Schnauzer)
- Toy: Vito (Pug)
- Sporting: Houston (Clumber Spaniel)
- Hound: The Zit (Ibizan Hound)
- Terrier: Verde (Welsh Terrier)
- Non-sporting: JJ (Lhasa Apso)
Past Best in Show winners at the National Dog Show
- 2024: Vito (Pug)
- 2023: Stache (Sealyham Terrier)
- 2022: Winston (French Bulldog)
- 2021: Claire (Scottish Deerhound)
- 2020: Claire (Scottish Deerhound)
- 2019: Thor (Bulldog)
- 2018: Whiskey (Whippet)
- 2017: Newton (Brussels Griffon)
- 2016: Gia (Greyhound)
- 2015: Charlie (Skye Terrier)
- 2014: Nathan (Bloodhound)
USA Today contributed to this report.
Ema Sasic covers entertainment and health in the Coachella Valley. Reach her at ema.sasic@desertsun.com or on Twitter @ema_sasic.
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