Looking For A Friend? These Are The Most Adopted Dog Breeds In North Carolina

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2020 will be known for a lot of things. But one most positive? The puppy boom! Spending so much extra time at home contributed to a large increase in dog adoptions in the United States. Whether it was looking for companionship or just having the extra time to dedicate to training and raising a puppy they were a great source of comfort for many during a trying time. I'm sure you know plenty of people maybe even you who added a dog to the family in the last few years. But what were the most adopted dog breeds?

Our friends at TOP puppy adoption levels prior to and during the pandemic discovered some very interesting facts about Americans’ favorite pets. They ranked each state's most adopted dog breeds as well as ranked the most puppy-obsessed states. Here were the 5 most adopted dog breeds in North Carolina:

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Ranking The Most Puppy-Loving States

They also ranked each state according to the number of people per capita looking to adopt a dog in the same time period. Below are the top 15 states as well the most popular adopted dogs in each state. To do this TOP Data analyzed a dog adoption database of 500,000 adopted dogs, analyzed online adoption data, and surveyed 1,000 dog owners across the U.S. Did you add a furry friend to your family in the past few years? I didn't but these adorable dogs are definitely giving me puppy fever.

Top 15 Most Puppy Loving States

1. New Hampshire

Labrador Retriever
Mutt
German Shepherd
Chihuahua
Beagle

2. Oregon

Chihuahua
Labrador Retriever
Pit Pull
Mutt
German Shepherd

Beagle

3. Nevada

Chihuahua
Pit Bull
Labrador Retriever
Shih Tzu
Mutt

4. Connecticut

Labrador Retriever
Chihuahua
Mutt
Yorkshire Terrier
Pit Bull

5. Colorado

Chihuahua
Labrador Retriever
Mutt
Siberian Husky
Pit Bull

6. Massachusetts

Labrador Retriever
Chihuahua
Mutt
Beagle
German Shepherd

7. Delaware

Labrador Retriever
Chihuahua
Pit Bull
Beagle
German Shepherd

8. Washington

Labrador Retriever
Chihuahua
Mutt
Pit Bull
German Shepherd

9. Rhode Island

Chihuahua
Shih Tzu
Labrador Retriever
Yorkshire Terrier
Beagle

10. California

Chihuahua
Pit Bull
Labrador Retriever
Mutt
German Shepherd

11. Maine

Labrador Retriever
Mutt
Beagle
Pit Bull
Chihuahua

12. New Jersey

Chihuahua
Yorkshire Terrier
Shih Tzu
Labrador Retriever
Mutt

13. Arizona

Chihuahua
Mutt
Shih Tzu
Labrador Retriever
Mutt

14. Wyoming

Labrador Retriever
Border Collie
Chihuahua
Mutt
Pit Bull

15. Maryland

Labrador Retriever
Mutt
Chihuahua
Beagle
Pit Bull

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Melanie Day is a graduate of North Carolina State University. She has worked for Beasley since 2012 in a variety of behind-the-scenes roles in both digital and promotions. Melanie writes about a diverse range of topics some of her favorites include travel, restaurants, Taylor Swift, and college athletics. When not at work you'll find her at a country concert or NC State sporting event.