Plenty of states have a state bird and a state flower, but did you know there’s such a thing as a state dog? Around 13 states have official state dogs.
Here’s a closer look at Georgia’s official and favorite dogs:
What is Georgia’s state dog?
Despite the popularity of the UGA Bulldogs and attempts to make it official, the bulldog is not Georgia’s state dog. It’s actually not any single breed. As written in Georgia’s code § 50-3-88, the state dog is the “adoptable dog.”
This was decided in 2016 through Georgia House Bill 561, in which Georgia’s leaders said they wanted to promote responsible stewardship of pets as well as responsible rescues and adoptions.
Similarly, Delaware’s state dog is “Rescue Dogs.”
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What states have official state dog breeds?
Here are the states that have specific breeds designated as their state dogs:
FILE – A 7-month-old doxen mix named Wyatt wears an “Adopt Me” bandana at the Love My Pet Expo at the Julian Smith Casino in Augusta on Sunday, Feb. 16, 2020. The adoptable dog is Georgia’s official state dog.
What is the most popular dog breed in Georgia?
Chihuahuas took the top dog spot in Georgia, Newsweek reports. It’s also the most popular dog in almost half of all states and is the most popular breed in the U.S. Here is the full list of the nation’s top 10 most popular breeds:
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American Pit Bull Terrier
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Labrador Retriever (Black)
This article originally appeared on Athens Banner-Herald: What is the Georgia’s state dog? Sorry UGA fans, it’s not the Bulldog