Have You Heard of Minnesota's Most Searched-For Dog Breed?

Every year, Minnesotans turn to the Internet with one burning question: Which dog reigns supreme in the Land of 10,000 Lakes? Well, the results are in, and let’s just say this breed probably isn't one you were thinking of.

Dogs are certainly popular in Minnesota these days, but just which breed of dog is the searched-for the MOST in the Land of 10,000 Lakes? That's the question the crew over at the Dog Advisory Council set out to answer, not just here in Minnesota but which breeds are top dogs in each state, as well.

Using the American Kennel Club's (AKC) most popular breeds list, they analyzed Google search volume data to discover the top five most searched-for dog breeds in each US state.

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Now if you were thinking the most searched-for breed here in the North Star State was a familiar breed like a Labrador retriever (which the ACK says has been one of the top breeds for like a zillion years now) or maybe a yellow lab or golden retriever, be prepared to think again.

Top Five Most Searched-For Dog Breeds in Minnesota:

Cane Corso – 14,800 monthly Google searches
Australian Shepherd – 14,800 monthly Google searches
Shiba Inu – 12,100 monthly Google searches
French Bulldog – 12,100 monthly Google searches
Boxer – 12,100 monthly Google searches

And it's not just here in Minnesota that the Cane Corso is the most Googled dog breed, it's also the most searched-for breed in 45 other states, including Wisconsin, Iowa, Florida, Georgia, Connecticut, Indiana, and Michigan, according to this new Dog Advisory Council survey.

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If you're like me, you might not know a whole lot about the Cane Corso. (Which probably explains why Minnesotans were Googling that breed so much, right?) According to the Dog Advisory Council, here's some information about this mysterious breed:

Cane Corsos are somewhat intimidating in appearance, with a large head and rippling muscles beneath their short dark coats. The Cane Corso's Latin name roughly translates to 'bodyguard dog,' the perfect description for these incredibly protective and vigilant dogs. Despite this harsh exterior, Cane Corsos are affectionate with their family and eager to please them.

And here's what a typical Cane Corso dog looks like...

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So while I'm not sure if they're the most popular breed in Minnesota, I can totally see why Cane Corsos are the most Googled here in the North Star State.

Meanwhile, if you want to see which breeds are the smartest and most popular in the U.S., according to AKC ownership data, keep scrolling to see the results below!

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Does your loyal pup's breed make the list? Read on to see if you'll be bragging to the neighbors about your dog's intellectual prowess the next time you take your fur baby out for a walk. Don't worry: Even if your dog's breed doesn't land on the list, that doesn't mean he's not a good boy--some traits simply can't be measured.

Gallery Credit: Sabienna Bowman

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