Facts

Here are some facts and figures regarding dogs and travel in the United States:

•    There are approximately 77.5 million owned dogs in the United States

•     Thirty-two percent of owners travel with dogs over 50 pounds.

•     Thirty-five percent say it is ‘difficult to find pet-friendly lodging’ for their pets over 20 pounds.

•    Seventy-five percent of owners frequently take their pets with them when leaving town.

•    Seventy-nine percent stay at designated pet-friendly hotels or lodging each year.

•    Forty-four percent stay at designated pet-friendly hotels or lodging 3 or more times each year.

•    Almost forty percent say it is ‘difficult’ to find pet friendly lodging.

•    Sixty-three percent would likely lengthen their stay if given the opportunity to travel with their pets.

•     Over eighty-four percent of owners travel with dogs.

•    Thirty-nine percent of U.S. households own at least one dog

•    Most owners (67 percent) own one dog

•    Seventy-five percent of owned dogs are spayed or neutered

Sources: American Pet Products Manufacturers Association 2009-2010 National Pet Owners Survey and BringYourPet.com 2008 survey

AKC Dog Registration Statistics for 2009

2009 Most Popular Dogs in the U.S.  – 7 out of 10 are larger than 20 pounds

1. Labrador Retriever

2. German Shepard Dog

3. Yorkshire Terrier

4. Golden Retriever

5. Beagle

6. Boxer

7. Bulldog

8. Dachshund

9. Poodle

10. Shih Tzu

Four of these breeds – German Shepherds, Labradors, Golden Retrievers and Beagles – work everyday to protect our country – yet are too large to go on most vacations! Give Big Dogs A Break!

Bite Statistics

One argument used against allowing larger dogs in hotels and other businesses, is the risk of biting.

In reality, dogs usually bite someone they know 77% of the time.

And 70% of the time it is at their own home. (Source: Dog Bite Law Statistics)