Are Dogs or Cats More Popular in New Hampshire?

Words can't describe how much our pets mean to us. They're our best friends, close companions, and often (scratch that, always) better listeners than people. A pet brings so much joy to your life, enriching it for the better.

The decision to adopt a four-legged companion is a big one. It's important to consider the commitment of being a pet parent, whether that concerns time, money, logistics, or your stage of life. But once you've made your decision, it's time to find your new friend and determine what kind of animal you'd like to adopt.

And this is where we see the divide that has withstood the test of time: dog people vs cat people.

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Yours truly is a cat person through and through. Dogs are great, make no mistake about that. But cats are absolute sweethearts and not nearly as loud or high-maintenance as dogs. Now, are some cats demons from hell? Yes. But you probably know a dog or two who isn't perfect, either.

So, let's settle this once and for all. When it comes to the people of New Hampshire, are we dog people, or cat people? Thanks to World Population Review, now we know.

According to their website, the American Veterinary Medical Association conducted surveys of pet-owning households across the US. As of 2019, almost 40% of US households owned a dog, while 27.8% owned a cat. But where do things stand today? And what about New Hampshire, specifically?

As of 2024, 51.8% of Granite State households have at least one pet. Of this percentage, an average of 23.7% are dog-owners (with an average of 1.4 dogs), while 36.4% are cat-owners (with an average of 1.5 cats).

So, you know what that means. It looks like cat people reign supreme in the Granite State. Huzzah!

And speaking of pets, check out these local animal shelters where you just might meet your new best friend.