The 30 Dog Breeds That Maine Loves the Most

Ah, yes, the dog. Man's best friend. Good ole Fido and Rover. Quite possibly the greatest living creation.

Let's face it: if you love dogs, then you get where I'm going. They are simply wonderful creatures. Dogs have the ability to do so much for us. They are loyal, lovable, protective, youthful, and downright perfect.

Dogs are Good for Your Health

They can even help improve your health. According to the American Kennel Club, dogs can lower stress, improve heart health, promote a more active lifestyle, reduce loneliness, and even lessen the threat of allergies.

As you can probably tell, I’ve been a dog owner my entire life. Nothing but rescue dogs for life for this guy! But that doesn’t mean I don’t have affection for every breed out there.

Maine's Most Popular Dog Breeds

I was reading the other day that the Labrador Retriever is actually the most popular breed in Maine. It's not surprising – these canines are the perfect breed, especially for us Mainers. However, it got me thinking about what other dog breeds are popular here in Maine.

Thanks to our station's social media followers, I was able to put together a list of 30 different dog breeds that listeners selected as their favorites.

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Some of these breeds are absolute number one draft picks, while others are a bit more surprising. One thing I know for sure is that there’s no wrong answer – every dog is equally awesome.

You can see our voters' selections below. Which dog breed is your favorite?

And don't forget to check your local shelter to potentially find your next good girl or boy.