U.S. News & World Report is out with its list of the most popular dog breeds in each state this year. Dig deeper:The Labrador retriever is now the most popular dog breed in the U.S. Washington mirrors the nation’s top three breeds—Labrador retriever, Chihuahua, and Golden retriever—while Connecticut features the same trio with the Chihuahua and Golden retriever switching places. Idaho and Massachusetts also align, with the Labrador retriever, Golden retriever, and Goldendoodle leading the pack. In Iowa, New Hampshire, and Wisconsin, the top three are Labrador retriever, Golden retriever, and German shepherd.