The Most Spoiled Dog Breed in Every State

Originally bred to aid Scottish farmers in catching pests, you probably know the most famous cairn terrier in the world as Toto from the “Wizard of Oz.”

The American bulldog would love to be your lap dog, even if its 50-pound frame might be a bit too heavy for you. The bulldog makes a good guard dog and family companion, but it can be aggressive towards strangers and other animals if not properly socialized.

The Great Pyrenees is a strikingly beautiful breed. However, as it was bred as a guard dog it requires careful training and socialization or it can become aggressive. It is not a great apartment dog as it needs a lot of exercise and has a tendency to bark a lot.

Great Danes can make for great pets. They are dependable, patient, and friendly. But for some, their biggest drawback is reflected in their name – they are huge. Standing on its hind legs, a Great Dane can be taller than its owner, and weigh up to 200 pounds. The male can be even heavier.

The cocker spaniel is the smallest of the sporting dogs and packs a lot of cuteness into a small package. With a handsome face, big soulful eyes, and a tail that wags the dog, it’s no surprise it always does well in the AKC popularity rankings.

The American bulldog would love to be your lap dog, even if its 50-pound frame might be a bit too heavy for you. The bulldog makes a good guard dog and family companion, but it can be aggressive towards strangers and other animals if not properly socialized.

Not recognized by the AKC, yet, the chiweenie is a mixed breed dog — a cross between the Chihuahua and dachshund dog breeds. Chiweenies are very active and playful and get along with everyone in the family, including other dogs or cats.

Great Danes can make for great pets. They are dependable, patient, and friendly. But for some, their biggest drawback is reflected in their name – they are huge. Standing on its hind legs, a Great Dane can be taller than its owner, and weigh up to 200 pounds. The male can be even heavier.

The whippet looks like a small greyhound and is almost as fast — it has been called “The Poor Man’s Racehorse.” Despite its energy level, it does fine as an apartment pet, as long as it gets regular exercise. City dwellers will be pleased to know whippets don’t bark that often and require little maintenance.

Originating in England but bred mostly in Australia, the Jack Russell terrier works to catch vermin and has a weatherproof coat.

Poodles come in three sizes — standard, miniature, and toy — and a variety of solid colors. They are smart and eager to please. They are also energetic and are good runners and swimmers. They require regular clipping and grooming of their hypoallergenic coat.

This breed is named for its hunting style — it “springs” birds, flushing them into the air, and then points and retrieves them. As well as being a great hunter it is a friendly and playful pet and considered a hunting buddy of hunters.

The Maltese is an ancient breed — images of Maltese can be found on Egyptian artifacts — and a classic lapdog. It’s small, like the island from which it got its name, dainty, and proud. It has a reputation for being affectionate and perky.

The border collie is widely considered to be the most intelligent dog breed. In fact, it was bred for its intelligence and obedience and has tremendous herding abilities. It is trainable and has protective instincts. However, it also needs more physical exercise and mental stimulation than many other breeds.

The Pembroke Welsh corgi is popular with English royalty as well as American pet owners – it’s Queen Elizabeth II’s favorite. The corgi is a working dog, strong and athletic. And despite its little legs, it excels at many sports. The corgi is an easy pet to have, and its short coat needs little maintenance.

The Dobermann pinscher was first bred in Germany in the mid-1800s by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermannn, a tax collector and night watchman. He wanted a dog to protect him in his sometimes dangerous line of work. As well as being one of the smartest breeds, the Dobermann ranks high in obedience and trainability.

The Yorkshire terrier’s confidence and courage make it a good pet to keep in bustling cities, and those qualities have earned the dog the nickname “the tomboy toy.” It is also known for its beautiful silky coat, which has a texture similar to human hair.

The Weimaraner is named after the German city of Weimar, where it was bred as a hunting and retrieving dog. It has distinctive silver-gray coloration and bright blue eyes. The Weimaraner is an excellent pet known for its friendliness and obedience, but needs to be kept active.

Great Danes can make for great pets. They are dependable, patient, and friendly. But for some, their biggest drawback is reflected in their name – they are huge. Standing on its hind legs, a Great Dane can be taller than its owner, and weigh up to 200 pounds. The male can be even heavier.

The whippet looks like a small greyhound and is almost as fast — it has been called “The Poor Man’s Racehorse.” Despite its energy level, it does fine as an apartment pet, as long as it gets regular exercise. City dwellers will be pleased to know whippets don’t bark that often and require little maintenance.

The schnoodle is a designer breed, a hybrid between miniature schnauzer and poodle breeds. These are small dogs and typically have a curly coat. They are very adaptable and affectionate and are best known as excellent watchdogs.

The Great Pyrenees is a strikingly beautiful breed. However, as it was bred as a guard dog it requires careful training and socialization or it can become aggressive. It is not a great apartment dog as it needs a lot of exercise and has a tendency to bark a lot.

According to the AKC, greyhounds are the fastest dogs in the world. They have long been the object of fascination for artists, poets, and kings.

Bred as a sled dog, the Siberian husky is known for its endurance. Huskies have a great work ethic and love to run, preferring that to walking. In fact, the husky is so energetic that it has to be kept leashed or it will run away.

Also referred to as the Hungarian Pointer, the Vizsla may date back over 1,000 years. There are depictions of the Vizsla being used as hunting dogs from the early 10th century, when Magyar tribes invaded Central Europe.

The puggle is a hybrid or mixed breed dog. As the name may suggest, it is a cross between the beagle and pug breeds. The two breeds have very little in common — just that they are both short-coated and small. Thus, puggles vary widely when it comes to personality traits.

This breed was originally bred to tend the small sheep of the Shetland Islands northeast of Great Britain. Because of their intelligence, Shetland sheepdogs are quick to understand and obey commands. While it’s loyal and affectionate, which makes it a great pet, it also tends to be reserved towards strangers, which makes it a great watchdog.

The whippet looks like a small greyhound and is almost as fast — it has been called “The Poor Man’s Racehorse.” Despite its energy level, it does fine as an apartment pet, as long as it gets regular exercise. City dwellers will be pleased to know whippets don’t bark that often and require little maintenance.

Shih Tzus originated in China many centuries ago. Although diminutive in size, they take their name from the Mandarin word for lion. They began appearing in the United States after World War II, when veterans brought them back to America, and they were recognized by the AKC in 1969.

The schnoodle is a designer breed, a hybrid between miniature schnauzer and poodle breeds. These are small dogs and typically have a curly coat. They are very adaptable and affectionate and are best known as excellent watchdogs.

This breed was originally bred to tend the small sheep of the Shetland Islands northeast of Great Britain. Because of their intelligence, Shetland sheepdogs are quick to understand and obey commands. While it’s loyal and affectionate, which makes it a great pet, it also tends to be reserved towards strangers, which makes it a great watchdog.

The Pomeranian is the smallest of the spitz breeds, weighing 3 to 7 pounds. It was made popular by Queen Victoria, who was smitten by its puppy qualities. She had as many as 35 Pomeranians in her kennels and died with one by her side.

The Labrador retriever has topped the AKC’s list of most popular breeds in the U.S. since 1991. Labs are friendly, outgoing, and eager to please. They are also one of the most sought-after breeds for challenging work, whether as guide dogs or for search and rescue.

This breed has been popular since the days of King Charles II in the 17th century. It is small for a spaniel and goes through its puppy stage slowly, staying frisky even when older. It also has big eyes and a big heart.

This breed was originally bred to tend the small sheep of the Shetland Islands northeast of Great Britain. Because of their intelligence, Shetland sheepdogs are quick to understand and obey commands. While it’s loyal and affectionate, which makes it a great pet, it also tends to be reserved towards strangers, which makes it a great watchdog.

The Havanese, as its name might suggest, is the national dog of Cuba. It’s small and sociable. A distinguishing feature is its long, silky coat. The Havanese has a long life expectancy of up to 16 years and manages to look like a puppy – even when it has an old-man beard.

Poodles come in different size varieties and all are intelligent. Miniature Poodles are 15 inches or under and excel in advanced obedience competitions, where retrieving and jumping skills are required.

Known as the Westie, this breed originated as a hunting dog in Scotland where the tenacious dog pursued vermin and retained a strong prey instinct. It has an all-white double coat and an inquisitive expression. It is smart, independent, and energetic, and needs careful training and lots of exercise.

According to the AKC, greyhounds are the fastest dogs in the world. They have long been the object of fascination for artists, poets, and kings.

The cocker spaniel is the smallest of the sporting dogs and packs a lot of cuteness into a small package. With a handsome face, big soulful eyes, and a tail that wags the dog, it’s no surprise it always does well in the AKC popularity rankings.

The shiba inu originated in Japan and is a muscular dog once used as a hunter. It is the country’s oldest, smallest and most popular breed. The shiba inu was first brought to the United States after World War II and has been growing in popularity ever since.

Bichon frise translates into English as curly dog. This breed’s most distinctive feature is its white coat, which accentuates its dark, inquisitive eyes. It has been described as a fluff ball of a dog and as a canine comedian, reflecting its winning personality.

The Airedale is known as “The King of Terriers” because of its versatility. It is the largest of all terrier breeds, with males standing 23 inches at the shoulder, and the animal excels as a hunter, herder, guardian, athlete and family dog.

The Airedale is known as “The King of Terriers” because of its versatility. It is the largest of all terrier breeds, with males standing 23 inches at the shoulder, and the animal excels as a hunter, herder, guardian, athlete and family dog.

This breed was originally bred to tend the small sheep of the Shetland Islands northeast of Great Britain. Because of their intelligence, Shetland sheepdogs are quick to understand and obey commands. While it’s loyal and affectionate, which makes it a great pet, it also tends to be reserved towards strangers, which makes it a great watchdog.

The Dobermann pinscher was first bred in Germany in the mid-1800s by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermannn, a tax collector and night watchman. He wanted a dog to protect him in his sometimes dangerous line of work. As well as being one of the smartest breeds, the Dobermann ranks high in obedience and trainability.

The Dobermann pinscher was first bred in Germany in the mid-1800s by Karl Friedrich Louis Dobermannn, a tax collector and night watchman. He wanted a dog to protect him in his sometimes dangerous line of work. As well as being one of the smartest breeds, the Dobermann ranks high in obedience and trainability.

Bred to live and work in packs, beagles are sociable dogs and like the company of their human families, as well as other dogs. They are scent dogs, which can sometimes get them into trouble and means they should not be left off-leash unless in a secured area.