Dogs are by far the most popular pets in the United States, a trend that is particularly reflected in Southern California.

 

According to 2023 statistics from PetMD, 65.1 million American households have at least one dog. A report by U.S. News indicates that pet ownership and pet insurance sign-ups have increased significantly since 2020.

 

The report, which analyzed a database of registered insured dogs, broke down dog ownership at a city level and identified the 25 most popular cities for dogs in America.

 

Leading the list is Los Angeles; despite ranking 33rd on U.S. News' list of the top 50 U.S. cities for dog owners, L.A. is home to the largest number of dogs in the country. Data from the Los Angeles Almanac indicates that 561,176 households in Los Angeles have at least one dog, compared to approximately 320,000 households with cats in the city.

 

San Diego ranks fifth on the list of the most popular American cities for dogs; research shows that over 500,000 dogs call San Diego home.

 

Here are the top 25 cities in the United States for dogs:

 

1. Los Angeles

2. New York

3. Chicago

4. Denver

5. San Diego

6. Miami

7. Houston

8. Brooklyn

9. Portland

10. San Francisco

11. Seattle

12. Austin

13. Las Vegas

14. San Antonio

15. San Jose

16. Phoenix

17. Charlotte

18. Philadelphia

19. Sacramento

20. Washington, D.C.

21. Arlington, VA

22. Fort Lauderdale

23. Richmond

24. Minneapolis

25. Atlanta