Charlotte, North Carolina Is One Of America’s Most Dog-Friendly Cities

We may not always love each other, but we do love our pets. It's safe to say that the U.S. is one of the most dog-friendly countries on Earth. Dog-obsessed is more accurate. Let's face it, we spoil our fur babies rotten. The mere fact that we refer to them as "fur babies" is a good indication of that. A study just released by Zillow and BARK looks into which U.S. cities are the most pet-friendly.

Real estate site Zillow used the number of pet-friendly rental listings in the biggest U.S. cities by population to help come up with the ranking. BARK, known for its BarkBox pet supply delivery service, looked at more than a dozen years of its subscription data to determine the most popular dog breeds and dog names in each city.

Pet-friendly rentals are in high-demand, as 59% of renters have at least one pet and 40% have a dog, according to the Zillow data. They’ve found twice as many renters filter for pet-friendly listings on their site than any other amenity. While 55% of rental listings on Zillow advertise being pet-friendly, some cities have many more available.

The Lone Star State might as well be called the "Bone Star State." The top three cities on the list are all in Texas. Dallas leads the pack with its share of pet-friendly rental proprties at 79-percent, followed closely by Austin (77%) and San Antonio (75%). All three eclipse the national average of 55-percent. But so does Charlotte, North Carolina.

Charlotte is actually tied with San Antonio and its 75-percent share of pet-friendly rentals. Furthermore, the date from BARK reveals that the Queen City's most popular breeds are Golden retriever and Labrador retriever, while the most popular dog names are Bailey and Bella. The rest of the top 10 dog-friendly cities along with each city's most popular breeds and dog names in parentheses:

There's something truly special about having a close relationship with your pet. They say a dog is "man's best friend," and it's totally accurate. I have friends and family who truly feel like their pets are a member of the family. Pets will be there for you through thick and thin. Pets are also know for being loyal, which can be a really good feeling in this world. So, what are the most popular dogs right now?

Danspetcare.com has a great article out that names the most popular dogs in the world right now. In it, they describe that special relationship that one has with their pet. "From hunting to sled-pulling to herding and protection, dogs have helped us survive and thrive in countless ways," they explain. "One of the most important roles dogs play in our lives is companionship."

So, what do you do if you're in the market for a new dog? Danspetcare.com has some good advice on how to pick the right breed. They explain that finding the right breed is a big part of that decision. So, ask yourself, do you want a delicate breed or a more meaty, masculine breed? Also, what's the purpose of you wanting a pet? Do you want a pet for protection, or are you looking for a small buddy for some companionship?

Either way, when you're in the market for a new pet, make sure to have lots of questions and ask the right people before settling on your little guy or gal. I remember one of my friends buying the cutest little puppy ever only to see it grow into a huge dog that was almost too big for her apartment. She loved him, but it was quite a surprise. Read on to discover the most popular dogs right now and some more stats. Find more via Danspetcare.com here

According to Danspetcare.com, the most popular dog in the world is the Labrador Retriever. "They’re often used to provide comfort and reassurance for anxious humans," the study says. So true. No. 2 are Golden Retrievers and No. 3 are German Shepherds. Find more via Danspetcare.com here.

Dogpackapp.com has an article out about the most popular dog breeds right now. No. 1 on the list is the French bulldog. Those dogs are adorable, right? No. 2 is the Labrador Retriever and No. 3 is the Golden Retriever. Very popular, of course. Find the full list here.

What about the most common dogs? According to A-z-animals.com, No. 1, again are Labrador Retrievers, followed by Bulldogs and Rottweiler. The German Shepherd and Dachshund round out the top five. Find the full list here.

What if you want a small pup? The smallest dog breed, according to Forbes.com is the Pomeranian at 3-7 pounds. So cute. It's followed by the Toy Poodle and Toy Fox Terrier. Find the full list here.

What if you want a really big dog? According to Forbes.com, the largest dog breed is the Mastiff at 120-230 pounds. It's followed by the Boerboel and Tosa Inu. Find the full list here.

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