The dog days of summer are almost over, but tails are still wagging in Mississippi . August is National Dog Month.

U.S. News & World Report released a list of the most popular dog breeds by state , and Mississippi's Top 3 might surprise you.

Does your pet have a one-of-a-kind name? Or will you find it on the list of the most popular in the U.S.? Here's what you need to know about the most popular dog breeds in the Magnolia State.

What are the most popular dog breeds in Mississippi?

Topping the U.S. News & World Report list, the Chihuahua , Yorkshire terrier and Labrador retriever.

To get the data, U.S. News analyzed information from Fletch, a pet insurance provider. Analysts considered information from January 2022 to July 2025, including dog breeds and owner ZIP codes.

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