Dog is man's best friend and I am certain that title applies to woman and children as well. New Yorkers love our pups but there are certain breeds that are even more popular that others. Let's take a look and the Most Popular Dog Breeds in New York State.

From Toy dogs to small, medium, large and giant sized pooches we all have our preferences. According to the American Kennel Club, the French Bulldog is the most popular dog breed in the United States but is that the most popular in the Empire State?

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U.S. News & World Report recently published their findings on the most popular dog breeds in the Nation. Results varied from state to state and region to region. Here are some of the results from outside of New York.

  • Connecticut - #1 Labrador retriever
  • Massachusetts - #1 Labrador retriever
  • New Jersey - #1 Shih tzu
  • Vermont - #1 Golden retriever
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Two of the top 3 most popular dog breeds in New York State would be considered in either the Toy or small category while the third could be medium to large. How do New Yorkers decide their favorite dog breeds?

Based on our #1 choice, we seem to like this furry friend's small/portable size, it's affectionate nature and their loyal personalities. Here are the Top 3 in New York State.

518 News, popular dog breeds, New York
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  1. Yorkshire terrier - Yorkie for short. Rumor has it Gisele Bündchen, Missy Elliott, Ariana Grande, Vince Neil, and Steven Tyler have all owned these terriers.
  2. Shih tzu
  3. German shepherd

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