I'm
sure you don't need statistics to tell you that your dog
probably runs your life, but it's a fact backed by the
recently published AKC 21st Century Dog Owners Study,
focusing on the behaviors, attitudes, and purchasing habits
of dog owners. Of the 750 owners of AKC - registered dogs
surveyed:
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-88% regard their dog as a beloved family member
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-51% stated that their dogs affect how they spend
their leisure time
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-47% consider their dogs' comfort when shopping for
a car
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-72% said they look for the best and highest-quality
brands of pet products for their dogs
- -2
out of 3 owners purchased an average of 9.3 balls
for their dogs to play with in the past 12 months
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-around 89% of owners who compete in AKC events with
their dogs say they are most proud of their dogs'
accomplishments
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