List of U.S. state dogs

[4][5] Pennsylvania selected the Great Dane not because of its origin, but because it was introduced by early settlers in the state to be used as a hunting and working dog;[6] it was chosen over the Beagle, which was also proposed around the same time.

[8] Elementary school students from Bedford, New Hampshire won their campaign for the Chinook to be accepted as a symbol of their state in 2010.

[1] While in Kansas as early as 2006, residents have suggested the Cairn Terrier as the state dog due to the breed's appearance as Toto in the film The Wizard of Oz.

[14] In 2012, Representative Ed Trimmer tabled a bill proposing the Cairn Terrier as a state symbol.

[19] In 2013, Colorado listed rescue dogs and cats as the state pet,[20][21][22] as did Tennessee in 2014[23] and Delaware in 2023 replacing the Golden Retriever.