This Is The Most Popular Dog Breed In Illinois

By Kelly Fisher

September 8, 2021

Guy and his dog, golden retriever, nature
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Dog lovers are everywhere, and everyone seems to have a favorite breed.

Whether you’re interested in pugs, golden retrievers, pit bulls or anything else, Best Life knows the most popular type of dog in your state:

“For instance, did you know that Oregonians love their Bullmastiffs, whereas Oklahomans have a very special affinity for Rottweilers? And who knew that if you visit Arkansas, you are effectively entering the land of the Poodle?”

The lifestyle and culture hub turned to Franchise Opportunities for the data to back it up. Franchise Opportunities “analyzed the Google searches by state for the American Kennel Club's top 50 most popular dog breeds,” and that’s how Best Life could pull together “a handy state-by-state guide to our favorite canines.”

So, which dog breed is the favorite one among people in Illinois?

Perhaps unsurprisingly, Illinoisans love Bulldogs.

Best Life writes:

“Like Florida, Illinois can't seem to get enough of the famous Frenchie— and who can blame them! Want to know what else Illinois loves? Check out The One Thing People in Every State Can't Live Without.

Earlier this year, one Illinois city ranked among the most pet-friendly cities in the U.S.: Chicago. The study by WalletHub examined the 100 largest cities nationwide.

Curious about the other popular pooches? See the rest of the list from Best Life here.

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