What’s Nevada’s favorite dog breed? A new study has the answer

Hiking around Lake Tahoe’s trails or visiting Reno’s dog parks, you might think Nevadans’ favorite dog breed is obvious. But the large fluff balls — border collies, golden retrievers or labs — aren’t the Silver State’s most popular.

U.S. News & World Report analyzed more than 1.2 million data points from Fletch , a pet insurance provider, to determine each state's favorite dog breed. The data included the breeds pet owners insured through Fletch and their ZIP codes.

Here’s a look at Nevada’s favorite dog breed, the most popular breeds nationally and the top pet names.

What is the most popular dog breed in Nevada?

The most popular dog breed in Nevada is the chihuahua, followed by a chihuahua mix and the French bulldog.

That means Nevadans love their small dogs more than most of the co