The world is full of cat lovers and dog lovers, but a whole new perspective on the matter has been presented – cat countries vs. dog countries.
The world is full of cat lovers and dog lovers, but a whole new perspective on the matter has been presented – cat countries vs. dog countries.
Population numbers were collected and crunched, and it turns out some nations, including the United States, showed a preference.
Western Europe, except for Spain, Portugal, and Ireland, is dominated by felines.
Not surprisingly, Egypt, a country known for its long history of cat adoration, is firmly in the kitty camp as well.
In South America, Mexico and Australia, dogs rule the roosts.
What about the US, you wonder? Well, that one’s a bit tricky.
For global comparison purposes, the United States is a cat country.
Deeper analysis, however, clouds that distinction.
By population there are more cats, but based on a household count, dogs are more popular companions.
Numbers vary greatly in the north and south areas of the states as well.
All of the 10 top dog states are in the bottom half of the country, and the 10 highest ranked cat ones are in the upper regions.
Overall, the US is an animal loving country, with a dog and cat population of 46 to every 100 people.
