State Dog Breeds
| State | Dog breed | Image | Year of designation | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska | Alaskan Malamute | 2010 | ||
| Louisiana | Catahoula Leopard dog | 1979 | ||
| Maryland | Chesapeake Bay Retriever | 1964 | ||
| Massachusetts | Boston Terrier | 1979 | ||
| New Hampshire | Chinook | 2009 | ||
| North Carolina | Plott Hound | 1989 | ||
| Pennsylvania | Great Dane | 1965 | ||
| South Carolina | Boykin Spaniel | 1985 | ||
| Texas | Blue Lacy | 2005 | ||
| Virginia | American Foxhound | 1966 | ||
| Wisconsin | American Water Spaniel | 1985 |
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