New Jersey’s Most Popular Dog Breed is Probably Not What You Think
We don’t have a dog right now, but when I did I had a Yorkshire Terrier and a Border Collie. These are popular dogs, but not in New Jersey. I love dogs. I keep some treats handy because all the dogs in the neighborhood know our house is the treat house. Whenever they pass by on their walk I’ll give them a Milkbone or other treat. We’ve got a Golden Labrador and a Black Labrador on either side of us. Then five other breeds I’m not sure of. It’s nice to have so many dogs that are always so happy to see me, even if it’s not me they’re excited about.
Dogs in New Jersey
According to a study by Sustainable New Jersey, it’s determined that there are just under three million pets in New Jersey. Pets in the study include dogs. World Population Review’s survey found that 47.4% of New Jersey households have at least one pet. According to the United States Census Bureau dogs are the most popular pet in America. Almost fifty million homes own at least one.
Most Popular Dog in NJ
US News and World Report did some digging to find out which popular dog breed is the favorite in each state. Overall, the Chihuahua is the most popular dog in the country, but not in New Jersey. The majority of Jersey dog owners have a Shih Tzu. That’s followed by the Yorkshire Terrier, Goldendoodle, Golden Retriever, and French Bulldog.
Common Myths
We’ve got a lot of pets in Jersey yet, as reported by Talker a new OnePoll survey conducted for Stella & Chewy shows we don’t know all we should or need to know about them. The survey shows that ninety-two percent of the pet lovers in this country surveyed still believe common myths about their pets.
For example, thirty-eight percent of dog owners believe a cold, wet nose means their mutt is healthy. A wet nose could be just a wet nose. Dogs often give their sense of smell a boost by licking their noses.
Sixty-eight percent of dog owners also incorrectly believe that a wagging tail means their dogs are happy. The experts say that tail wagging can also signal that your dog is alert or interested in something.
Where Does New Jersey Fall On the List of the Top 5 States Where People Spoil Their Dogs
New York Tops the List of States With the Most Spoiled Dogs
New York’s score: 44.95 out of 100
42% of New Yorkers regularly throw birthday parties for their dogs, and 25% said they’ve pushed their dog in a stroller.
TODAY — Pictured: TODAY Puppy Birthday party on Monday, January 7, 2019 — (Photo by: Nathan Congleton/NBCU Photo Bank/NBCUniversal via Getty Images via Getty Images)
California Ranks Second on the List of States With the Most Spoiled Dogs
Californians were more likely than any other state’s residents to treat their dogs to a special restaurant order, such as a Starbucks Puppuccino.
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – DECEMBER 31: A person walks a dog outside Starbucks on December 31, 2020 in New York City. The pandemic continues to burden restaurants and bars as businesses struggle to thrive with evolving government restrictions and social distancing plans which impact keeping businesses open yet challenge profitability. (Photo by Noam Galai/Getty Images)
Washington Scored Third on the List With the Most Spoiled Dogs
Washington’s score: 40.05 out of 100
People from Washington don’t like to leave their dogs behind when they go away and manage to find a way to bring their dog with them on vacation.
A dog is waiting his master on surfboards during high temperatures at Nea Chora beach near Chania, Crete Island, Greece on July 26, 2022. (Photo by Nikolas Kokovlis/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
Pennsylvania Scored Fourth on the List With the Most Spoiled Dogs
Pennsylvania’s score: 39.4 out of 100
64% of Pennsylvanians saying they’ve bought their dogs outfits and accessories.
COSTA MESA, CA – JULY 27: A dog with Los Angeles Chargers attire attends training camp at Jack Hammett Sports Complex on July 27, 2022 in Costa Mesa, California. (Photo by Scott Taetsch/Getty Images)
New Jersey Scored Fourth on the List With the Most Spoiled Dogs
New Jersey’s score: 39.2 out of 100
New Jersey residents are more likely than any other state residents (except New Yorkers) to push their dogs in strollers and to regularly throw doggie birthday parties.
BANGKOK, THAILAND – 2022/05/06: A stroller full of Yorkshire Terrier dogs is seen at an exhibition. Pet Expo Thailand 2022, themed ‘Petaverse: Open to the Pet Universe,” is held at Bangkok Trade and Exhibition Center (BITEC) on May 6, 2022, in Bangkok, Thailand. The expo features 300+ vendor booths offering standard pet products, with a focus on innovative technology to help pet owners take care of their beloved pet friends in the digital age. (Photo by Matt Hunt/SOPA Images/LightRocket via Getty Images)
