Do You Know What the State Dog of Colorado Is?
Colorado's official state animal is the bighorn sheep. The official state bird is the Lark Bunting. Our official state flower is the white and lavender Columbine. So, what is Colorado's official state dog?
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Sixteen states in America have named an official state dog. Colorado did not name ours until 2013. Keep reading to find out which one is Colorado's most popular dog breed, and to learn what the official state dog is.
Colorado's Most Popular Dog Breed
According to News 9 Colorado's most popular dog breed is the Golden Retriever. Colorado is famous for the gold rush, and the town of Golden, so it makes perfect sense this breed is the most popular. Hundreds of golden retrievers meet in Golden, Colorado, each February for National Golden Retriever Day. However, being the most popular breed doesn't necessarily make you the official state dog of Colorado.
Best Hiking Companions in Colorado
Perhaps the state dog of Colorado should be a great breed to take with you on the hiking trail. Some of the best hiking companions are breeds like Alaskan Malamute, Australian Shepherd, Bernese Mountain Dog, Border Collie, Labrador Retriever, Rhodesian Ridgeback, and Siberian Huskies. Always make sure dogs are allowed on trails before hiking in a specific area.
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Colorado's Official State Dog
In the Centennial State, we've made it possible for several fur babies to be considered the state dog of Colorado. Colorado Governor John Hickenlooper signed a bill in 2013 officially declaring all sheltered dogs as state dogs of Colorado. So the next time you visit a pet shelter, know that those are the official cats and dogs of the Centennial State. Even if some of them are not from Colorado.
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