Nearly 50% of U.S. Households Own a Dog 🐶

What We're Showing

This graphic shows U.S. pet ownership in 2024, based on data from the American Veterinary Medical Association.

Figures are based on a survey of 7,539 U.S. residents conducted in early spring of 2024.

Key Takeaways

• In 2024, 59.8 million U.S. households owned dogs, with the most popular breeds being french bulldogs, lab retrievers, and golden retrievers.
• Nearly a third of households own cats, while 2.9% have fish and 1.8% own reptiles.
• On average, vet expenses for dogs averages $580 per year while these costs stood at $433 for cats in 2024.