Cuteness Warning! Here are Arizona’s Top 11 Favorite Dog Breeds

There's an old saying:

Dog is God spelled backwards.

If you've ever had a dog in your life, there's a good chance you can agree with this statement. With so many breeds and crossbreeds, sizes, and personalities, there's a dog for every human personality type.

How Many Arizona Households Own Dogs?

Arizona is passionate about their pets. In Arizona 58% households own a pet and 43% of those homes have at least one dog. We adore our canine companions in the our state, and have some favorites.

Whether you choose a small breed like the French Bulldog, a very large Cane Corso, or anything in between, we can all agree that the best dog is YOUR dog.

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The Best Place to Adopt a Dog in Arizona

One of the best ways to adopt a dog is by checking out your local animal shelter. The Humane Society of Arizona is a great way to discover your next true love. When you adopt a dog from your local animal shelter, you'll get a great dog at a great value.

READ: This AZ Animal Shelter's New Foster Program: "Doggie Sleepovers"!

The Value of Adopting a Dog from the Animal Shelter

Dogs at the shelter receive veterinary examinations and vaccinations and are spayed or neutered before they're released to their forever home. Imagine this: the out of pocket cost for this can run $600 to $800, depending on the gender and size of the dog.

READ ABOUT AN ADOPTABLE DOG: An Interview with Sally at the Animal Shelter

By adopting from the shelter, you'll save a lot of money. Adoption fees are usually low and in some cases, even free.

Check out your local, county shelter like Cochise County's Nancy J Brua Animal Care Center,  Pima Animal Care Center in Tucson, or your local dog rescue. If you're set on a purebred, just ask. Shelters frequently have purebred dogs available for adoption.

What is Arizona's Favorite Dog Breed?

Which breed is Arizona's favorite? Keep reading because we saved the best for last! Do you have a favorite breed from this list? Send us a message!

Sources: Dogster | Hepper | AZ Big Media | Arizona Humane Society