In the United States, individual states nominate an animal to be their official mascot. In ten of the states, this animal is a breed of dog:
|
State |
Breed |
| Louisiana | Catahoula Leopard Dog |
| Maryland | Chesapeake Bay Retriever |
| Massachusetts | Boston Terrier |
| New Hampshire | Chinook |
| North Carolina | Plott Hound |
| Pennsylvania | Great Dane |
| South Carolina | Boykin Spaniel |
| Texas | Blue Lacy |
| Virginia | American Foxhound |
| Wisconsin | American Water Spaniel |
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