Do People Like Dogs Or Cats Better?

What Is America's Preferred Pet?

Sixty-seven percent of U.S. households, or about 85 million families, own a pet, according to the 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey conducted by the American Pet Products Association (APPA). 

Number of U.S. Households That Own a Pet, by Type of Animal

(millions)

Pet Number
Bird 5.7
Cat 42.7
Dog 63.4
Horse 1.6
Freshwater fish 11.5
Saltwater fish 1.6
Reptile 4.5
Small animal 5.4
Source: American Pet Products Association's 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey.

Total Number Of Pets Owned In The United States, By Type Of Animal

(millions)

Pet Number
Freshwater fish 139.3
Cat 94.2
Dog 89.7
Bird 20.3
Saltwater fish 18.8
Small animal 14.0
Reptile 9.4
Horse 7.6

Source: American Pet Products Association's 2019-2020 National Pet Owners Survey.
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