America’s Pampered Pets
Over 85 million families in the United States own a pet. That’s 68 percent of households, according to a 2017-2018 survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association. Just 30 years ago, when the survey was first conducted, 56 percent of households owned a pet. The survey found dogs are the most popular pets, with […]
This is the Most Popular Dog Breed in the US
Americans love dogs, and for the 27th year straight, their favorite dog is the Labrador retriever. The annual ranking from the American Kennel Club has found Labs to be the most popular dog in the United States since 1991, when the breed ousted the cocker spaniel for the top spot. Labradors are widely considered friendly, […]
America’s Most Exotic Presidential Pets
It is traditional for American presidents to have family pets that often appear in official family photographs. President Barack Obama is no different; he currently has two dogs, Bo and Sunny., But over the centuries, the White House has been home to far more exotic animals. Horses, cows, goats, chickens, dogs, cats, songbirds, parrots, and […]