Focus on Dog Population: United States Report

Report Overview

This report discusses the dog population and dog ownership in the US. To illustrate historical trends, data is presented for dog ownership and demographic trends.

Table of Contents

• Ownership Rates
• Dog Ownership Demographics

• Scope
• Sources
• Resources

• Table 1 | US Dog Ownership, 2018 – 2025
• Table 2 | Dog Ownership Distribution by Number of Dogs, 2018 – 2025 (% of dog-owning households)
• Figure 1 | Distribution of Dog Ownership by Size/Weight of Dogs, 2025 (% of dog owners)
• Table 3 | Percentage of Dog-Owning Households by Age Bracket of Dogs, 2019 – 2025 (%)
• Table 4 | Share of Dog Owners with Special-Need Dogs, 2025 (%)
• Table 5 | Top Demographics for Dog Ownership, 2019 vs. 2025 (index)