Special Report

States With the Most Dogs

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28. Ohio
> Households with at least one dog: 37.9%
> Number of dog-owning households: 1,773,000 — 7th highest
> Number of human households: 4,682,000 — 7th highest
> Dog population: 2,973,000 — 4th highest

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27. Louisiana
> Households with at least one dog: 38.3%
> Number of dog-owning households: 707,000 — 23rd lowest
> Number of human households: 1,847,000 — 23rd lowest
> Dog population: 1,100,000 — 21st highest

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26. Pennsylvania
> Households with at least one dog: 38.9%
> Number of dog-owning households: 1,990,000 — 6th highest
> Number of human households: 5,116,000 — 6th highest
> Dog population: 2,827,000 — 6th highest

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25. New Mexico
> Households with at least one dog: 39.4%
> Number of dog-owning households: 314,000 — 13th lowest
> Number of human households: 796,000 — 13th lowest
> Dog population: 193,000 — 8th lowest

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24. Florida
> Households with at least one dog: 39.8%
> Number of dog-owning households: 3,285,000 — 3rd highest
> Number of human households: 8,260,000 — 3rd highest
> Dog population: 5,073,000 — 3rd highest

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