Are you one of the 59.8 million households that have a dog ? According to the American Veterinary Medical Association , about 45.5% of American homes have dogs as pets or working animals.

According to a study from U.S. News & World Report, some dog names and breeds are more common in certain cities and states. U.S. News also released a list of the most popular dog breeds by state. The most popular picks in Mississippi might surprise you.

Here are the top dog names, breeds in the Magnolia State.

What's the most popular dog name in Mississippi?

We have... a lot of favorites, and several of them are among the most popular pup names from across the US.

According to U.S. News , the most popular dog names in Mississippi are:

Bella

Harley/Lucy (tie)

Cooper/Louie/Luna/Maggie/Max/

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