Maine Now Has an 'Official State Dog'

UPDATE: The Maine Legislature has enacted a bill to make the Seppala Siberian sleddog the “Official State Dog.”

The bill became law April 27, without Gov. Janet Mills’ signature.

Maine now has an official state dog. The Legislature enacted a bill to make the Seppala Siberian sleddog the official state dog.
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— CBS 13 News (@WGME) April 29, 2025

ORIGINAL POST: A public hearing was held yesterday, Feb. 24, discussing Maine having an “Official State Dog.”

The bill discussed in the legislature would name the Seppala Siberian Sleddog as Maine’s pick.

Check out what breeds are the “Official Dogs” in other states.

According to CBS 13, WGME, supporters said… “the dogs delivered mail beyond the postal service’s route and played a role in historic expeditions across Maine.”

There's a push to name an official state dog of Maine. If a new bill is passed, the Seppala Siberian sleddog would be given that honor. What do you think about this?

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— CBS 13 News (@WGME) February 25, 2025