According to household pet data from market research firm Euromonitor, there are cat states and dog states.
This colorful map from the Washington Post shows some interesting regional differences. Take a look and find out whether your state has more cats or dogs.
U.S. Map of Pet Preferences| Animals Zone
Top 5 Dog States
Top 5 Dog States | Animals Zone
Arkansas
Dogs – 1.1 million
Cats – 0.8 million
New Mexico
Dogs – 0.7 million
Cats – 0.5 million
Texas
Dogs – 7.1 million
Cats – 5.5 million
Oklahoma
Dogs – 1.3 million
Cats – 1.0 million
Louisiana
Dogs – 1.1 million
Cats – 0.8 million
Top 5 Cat States
Top 5 Cat States | Animals Zone
Massachusetts
Cats – 1.5 million
Dogs – 0.8 million
Maryland
Cats – 1.6 million
Dogs – 0.9 million
Maine
Cats – 0.4 million
Dogs – 0.3 million
Vermont
Cats – 0.2 million
Dogs – 0.1 million
Connecticut
Cats – 0.7 million
Dogs – 0.5 million
Top 5 Cat / Dog States
Top 5 Cat / Dog States | Animals Zone
States with the most balanced cat and dog populations:
West Virginia
Dogs – 0.6 million
Cats – 0.6 million
Nevada
Dogs – 0.6 million
Cats – 0.6 million
Idaho
Dogs – 0.4 million
Cats – 0.4 million
Montana
Dogs – 0.3 million
Cats – 0.3 million
Wyoming
Dogs – 0.1 million
Cats – 0.1 million
Total numbers show that slightly more households in the U.S. own dogs than own cats.
The next map clearly shows current situation in the World: cat and dog preferences in 54 countries.
World Map of Pet Preferences| Animals Zone
Do you live in a cat state or a dog state (country)?
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