Tag Archives: Official U.S. State Dogs

Official U.S. State Dogs: MASSACHUSETTS

Posted on July 18, 2016 by wordcloud9

The Boston Terrier (Canis familiaris bostenensis) was designated the Official State Dog of Massachusetts in 1979. The Boston Terrier is nicknamed the “American Gentleman” because of its dark body color with white markings which make it look like a formally … Continue reading →

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Official U.S. State Dogs: MARYLAND

Posted on July 7, 2016 by wordcloud9

In 1964, Maryland became the first state to designate an Official State Dog, the Chesapeake Bay Retriever. One the few breeds actually developed in the United States, its early history is more legend than fact. There’s a tale told of … Continue reading →

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Official U.S. State Dogs: GEORGIA

Posted on July 6, 2016 by wordcloud9

This year, Georgia joined the growing list of states with an official State Dog, but their choice was not a particular breed, as most previous states have chosen. Instead, they chose ‘Adoptable Dogs’ as the official State Dog.   The … Continue reading →

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