Iowa is an upper midwestern state that has been inhabited for over 12,000 years. After the French explorers came in 1673, it was claimed by France, and it was fought over for many years. It was 1803 before the United States got the state through the Louisiana Purchase. The state is known as The Hawkeye … Read more

Located in the middle of the country, Kansas is about as center as you can get. In fact, Smith County, Kansas, is the exact center of the 48 connected states in the United States. Some people may recognize it from the show The Wizard of Oz since it was where Dorothy lived in the movie. … Read more

Kentucky is a southeastern state with 4.5 million residents and approximately 750,000 dogs. It is surrounded by Missouri, Tennessee, Virginia, West Virginia, Ohio, Indiana, and Illinois. Nicknamed the Bluegrass State because of its stunning green grass brought there by the European settlers for raising thoroughbred horses. The state is known for its horse industry as … Read more

Louisiana is a bayou state down south bordered by Mississippi, Arkansas, Texas, and the Gulf of Mexico. With almost five million residents and an estimated 800,000 dogs, this southern state is dog-friendly and pup-popular. It is a unique state that uses parishes instead of counties. A lot of the land is made from rich marshlands … Read more

Maine is the easternmost state in the United States, surrounded by Canada, the Gulf of Maine, and New Hampshire. It is one of the smallest states in the US, with a total population of just 68,000 people and an estimated 11,330 dogs. The large coastline on the Atlantic Ocean makes Maine a popular tourist town … Read more

You will find the small state of Maryland in the northeast section of the United States. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, Delaware, Pennsylvania, Washington, D.C., West Virginia, and Virginia. It is one of the smallest states at just over 12,000 square miles with a population of 6.1 million, making it one of the … Read more

In the northeastern United States, you will find Massachusetts surrounded by the Atlantic Ocean, the Gulf of Maine, Rhode Island, Connecticut, Vermont, New York, and New Hampshire. It also has six national historic sites, four national parks, one national seashore, 77 state forests, and 33 state parks, so there is always something to do nearby, … Read more

Located in the upper midwestern section of the United States, Michigan is split into two sections. The upper peninsula is connected to Lake Superior, Wisconsin, and Lake Michigan, and the lower peninsula is surrounded by Lake Michigan, Lake Huron, Lake Erie, Indiana, and Ohio. With so much water around it, Michigan is one of the … Read more

Located in the upper midwestern section of the US, Minnesota is known as the Land of 10,000 Lakes because it has more than 14,000 bodies of water that are more than 10 acres. Also, one-third of it is covered in forests, making it a wonderful natural space all year long. The state boasts almost 5.8 … Read more

Located in the southern section of the United States, Mississippi is surrounded by Arkansas, Louisiana, the Gulf of Mexico, Alabama, and Tennessee. It has a population of 480,000 dogs and 2.9 humans and was named into the Union in 1817. If you like catfish, you can thank Mississippi because over half of the country’s catfish … Read more

Known for its giant structure, the 630-foot-tall Gateway Arch, Missouri is a state full of everything from inner cities to lush green forests and rugged countryside. It is a place for fishing, swimming, boating, hiking, biking, and camping as well as learning about the history of the area. Only one of two states that are … Read more

Located in the northwestern section of the United States, Montana is known for its mountains, wildlife, and vast space. It is surrounded by Canada, Wyoming, South Dakota, North Dakota, and Idaho. It is one of the only states in the country that does not have an official nickname. However, many locals just call it Big … Read more

Also known as the Cornhusker State, Nebraska is a US state in the middle of the country. The nickname was given to the state in 1945 after the popular University of Nebraska sports teams. It is surrounded by Wyoming, Colorado, Kansas, Missouri, Iowa, and South Dakota. With a population of more than 1.9 million people, … Read more

Surrounded by Vermont, Massachusetts, Maine, Canada, and the Atlantic Ocean, New Hampshire is a small state in the United States with about 1.4 million residents. It is part of the northeastern US called New England, along with Vermont, Rhode Island, Massachusetts, Maine, and Connecticut. Many people recognize New Hampshire as The Granite State because of … Read more

New Jersey is the most densely populated state in the country, with 9.3 million people within 8,723 square miles giving it 1,263 people per square mile. It also has an estimated 1.5 million fur babies, making it one of the most pup-popular states in the US. It is located in the northeast, surrounded by New … Read more

When you think of New Mexico, you may be reminded of Roswell and the UFO scare of 1947. However, the state is much more than that. The state has an estimated 2.1 million residents and 350,000 dogs and, is home to the Rocky Mountains, Ancient Pueblo People, and has the highest city in the country, … Read more

The most well-known state in the world, New York, the state located in the northeastern US also has the most well-known city in the world with the same name. It is popular too with 19.7 million residents and 3.2 million pups. There are a number of things that make New York so popular including the … Read more

You can find North Carolina in the southeastern United States, surrounded by Virginia, Tennessee, Georgia, South Carolina, and the Atlantic Ocean. With just over 10.4 million residents, there are also about 1.7 million dogs living there. Pepsi and Krispy Kreme donuts were first created in North Carolina. It is also the largest producer of sweet … Read more

Bordering Canada to the north with Montana to the west, South Dakota to the south, and Minnesota to the east, North Dakota is surrounded by beauty and nature. It is also quite full of dogs, with an estimated 130,000 in residence, with the rest of the 780,000 residents. The top five dog breeds in the … Read more

Ohio is one of the oldest states, being settled in 1803. The population is over 11,000,000 and there are approximately 1.8 million dogs living there. Its nickname, The Buckeye State, was given to it because of the number of buckeye trees in the area when it was settled. Ohio is also known as the Birthplace … Read more