Thirteen states of the United States have designated one or more official state breeds of companion animals.
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State | Official pet | Photo | Date |
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Alaska | Alaskan Malamute | 2010 [1] | |
Colorado | Colorado shelter pets | 2013-05-13 [2] | |
Louisiana | Catahoula Leopard Dog | 1979 [3] | |
Maine | Maine Coon Cat | 1985 [4] | |
Maryland | Chesapeake Bay Retriever | 1964 [5] | |
Calico Cat | 2001 [6] | ||
Massachusetts | Boston Terrier | 1979 [7] | |
Tabby Cat | 1988 [7] | ||
New Hampshire | Chinook | 2009 [8] | |
North Carolina | Plott Hound | 1989 [9] | |
Ohio | Shelter pets | 2019 | |
Pennsylvania | Great Dane | 1965 [10] | |
South Carolina | Boykin Spaniel | 1985 [11] | |
Texas | Blue Lacy | 2005 [12] | |
Virginia | American Foxhound | 1966 [13] | |
Wisconsin | American Water Spaniel | 1985 [14] |
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