The most popular dog breed in Utah is the goldendoodle, a new analysis by U.S. News & World Report has determined.
The study found that the goldendoodle, a poodle-golden retriever mix, is the sixth most popular breed nationally and among the top five breeds in 37 states. It was also the top breed in neighboring Idaho and No. 2 in Minnesota.
Rounding out the top five dog breeds in Utah are the Chihuahua, Shih Tzu, golden retriever and French bulldog.
According to Daily Paws , “Goldendoodles are a highly affectionate crossbreed known for their intelligence and loyalty to their humans. Active and playful, doodles fit in well with families and are great for first-time dog owners. Smaller versions make good apartment dwellers, too.”
U.S. News & World Report analyzed 811,798 data points from a third-party pet insurance industry partner to determine the most popular dog breeds by state.
Dogs are the most popular pet, occupying 49 million American households, according to the United States Census Bureau .