Check out the top 5 states Purebred Breeders reviews as the most dog-friendly: 2012 Top Dog-Friendliest States (1-5)
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#6: Massachusetts
Boston:
If you’re going to be in the Boston area with your four-legged friend, take a ride with City Water Taxi, where dogs are welcome! Purebred Breeders reviews this attraction because it is 3 hours of fun; it includes a 25-minute boat ride to Boston Harbor Islands where upon arrival your dog can play freely and off-leash. The cost per person is $35 but dogs and children under 12 ride for free. Depending on the time of year you go, you’ll have a completely different experience, so if Boston is a place you visit often, consider making this island trip at different times of the year.
Gloucester:
Dogtown Common has the remains of an old, abandoned town and its name comes from that same origin. It got its name because as the town was deteriorating, only dogs remained in that area. This area is very unique to Gloucester, and the area covers 3,000 acres of trails and historical sites that your dog can join you on or off-leash.
Salem:
When in Salem, do some ghost hunting and join your furry friend on this spooky adventure. Haunted Foot Steps Ghost Tour allows well-behaved leashed dogs to join their tours, which run through the months of May through October. Dogs are welcome to join any tour they like except for those in October; because of Halloween, it is their busiest month for ghost tours.
Here’s a list of the top 10 breeds Bay Staters love best!
1) Labrador Retriever
2) Yorkshire Terrier
3) Goldendoodle
4) Golden Retriever
5) Bulldog
6) Boxer
7) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
8) Dachshund
9) Labradoodle
10) German Shepherd
#7: Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh:
Lower Frick Park has a great play area for off-leash dogs to enjoy. There is even a swimming hole known as Hot Dog Dam in which the dogs can swim in. The entirety of park cover 561 acres of land, it has extensive trails and is home to the Nine Mile Run, which is a small stream that flows above ground for 2.2 miles in Frick Park.
Philadelphia:
Take in some history and some outdoor fun by visiting the Valley Forge National Historical Park, a park dedicated to the education and preservation of the Revolutionary war era. Dogs must be leashed and are allowed on all the trails but not inside buildings. The park that Purebred Breeders reviews has informative programs and special events. It is also advised that you take an auto tour as the park is rather large to be able to walk all of it, so it would be a good idea to park by the area and walk to different attractions.
Here’s a list of the top 10 breeds Pennsylvanians love best!
1) Labrador Retriever
2) Yorkshire Terrier
3) Bulldog
4) Goldendoodle
5) Golden Retriever
6) Dachshund
7) Poodle
8) German Shepherd
9) Labradoodle
10) Maltese
#8: Virginia
Richmond:
The Richmond National Battlefield is an 80 mile driving tour that goes through original fortifications, battlefields, and the largest Confederate hospital. The park does reenactments of major events of the Civil War and special events so that you can relive history. Dogs are to be leashed and are allowed at all the sites, though they are not allowed into the park’s buildings.
Charlottesville:
Charlottesville Historic Downtown Mall is a great way to spend a relaxing day with your family. Purebred Breeders reviews that dogs must be leashed but they are allowed at many of the outdoor seating areas. Many of the shop entrances also have water bowls at the front of their shops for any four-legged visitors.
Here’s a list of the top 10 breeds Virginians love best!
1) Yorkshire Terrier
2) Labrador Retriever
3) Bulldog
4) Dachshund
5) Goldendoodle
6) German Shepherd
7) Poodle
8) Labradoodle
9) Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
10) Golden Retriever
#9: Illinois
Chicago:
If you’re in Chicago in the month of June, try to attend the Lake Forest Open Lands Association Dog Day. It’s an annual event with games, prizes, costumes, a parade and much more. Well-behaved, leashed dogs are welcome to join the fun!
St. Louis:
The Lewis and Clark Historic Center has historic remnants and restorations of the winter camp the pair set up when exploring the continent in 1803. They also do re-enactments that reflect both the military and civilian life of that time. Dogs should be leashed and are allowed anywhere on the grounds, except for inside buildings.
Here’s a list of the top 10 breeds Illinoians love best!
1) Labrador Retriever
2) Bulldog
3) Goldendoodle
4) Golden Retriever
5) German Shepherd
6) Yorkshire Terrier
7) Labradoodle
8) Boxer
9) French Bulldog
10) Schnauzer
#10: Maryland
Baltimore Area:
In Owing Mills, the BARC park would be a great place to visit with your pooch. BARC (Baltimore Animal Recreation Center) has a 1.5 acre area for large dogs and a .75 section for smaller dogs to explore!
Washington:
If you’re planning on going camping with the family, consider going to Duncan’s Family Campground where dogs of all sizes are allowed and don’t require an additional pet fee. Dogs should be well-behaved and leashed and it is requested that they are not left tied to the site. There is also a dog walk area and a large off-leash dog park.
Annapolis:
Canines and Cocktails is a series of summer events that Purebred Breeders reviews that is especially organized for dogs and their humans. Each event has a different fun theme and supports a different animal cause each month; for example, in June there is a Patriotic Pooch contest, in July, a canine ice cream social and so on. The events are sponsored by Lowe’s and Paws Pet Boutique.
Here’s a list of the top 10 breeds Marylanders love best!
1) Yorkshire Terrier
2) German Shepherd
3) Labrador Retriever
4) Golden Retriever
5) Poodle
6) Boxer
7) Goldendoodle
8) Labradoodle
9) Shih Tzu
10) Bulldog
Stacey & Michael – Cherry Hill, NJ
