Dogs Vs. Cats: Map of Pet Preferences in the U.S. + World Map

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)?

Sources:

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