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The American pit bull terrier is the most popular dog breed in Ohio, surpassing German shepherds.

Golden retrievers rank as the second most popular breed in Ohio, followed by German shepherds in third place.

While pit bull breeds are generally friendly, they require substantial exercise and training due to their high energy levels.

German Shepherds once ruled as Ohio's favorite dog breed , but they have now been dethroned in 2025.

A different dog has stolen the hearts of dog owners in the Buckeye State, according to a new study from U.S. News & World Report , which analyzed the most popular breed of dogs in every state. Nationally, that title belongs to the Labrador retriever, but German Shepherds remain in the country's top five most popular dog breeds.

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