Rover's Dog Owner showdown

Denver Dog Owners Ranked Most Active in the Country

Are dog owners in Denver more active than pet parents in other cities? The data points to yes, according to a recent Rover.com survey of more than 5,000 dog owners. 

Rover’s extensive dog owner database and knowledge of pet parent preferences helped identify five top personality traits: active, indulgent, obsessed, sociable, and eco-friendly. Dog owners were then surveyed to find out which personality traits reign supreme in 10 major U.S. cities, including Austin, Boston, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, Las Vegas, Los Angeles, Phoenix, Portland, and San Francisco. 

How Denver Ranks

Most Active: #1
Most Indulgent: #8
Most Obsessed: #10
Most Sociable: #9
Most Eco-Friendly: #7

The National Ranking

Five cities rose to the top of our ranking: Denver, Chicago, San Francisco, Boston, and Los Angeles. Denver tops the list of most active dog owners, Chicago has the most indulgent dog owners, San Francisco pet parents allege to be the most obsessed with their dogs, Boston dog owners are the most sociable around, and in Los Angeles dog owners are all about that eco-friendly mindset. 

Chart of 10 US cities ranked by common pet personality traits

Denver's Most Common Dog Owner Personality Traits

Out of the five most common pet owner personality traits people in Denver ranked #1 for being the most active. Positioned near the Rocky Mountains, it should come as no surprise that dog owners in Denver are more likely to hike alongside their dog (74%) than owners in other cities, and they’re also most likely to play tug-of-war (87%).

Denver ranked last among the 10 cities surveyed for obsession with their dogs due to their overall unlikeliness to let their dog sleep in bed with them and to miss their dog as soon as they leave the house. No worries! Denver pups are spoiled with walks, runs, and being in the outdoors.

Most active pet owners

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America's Most Popular Dog Breeds

America's Most Popular Dog Breeds

Is your dog’s breed ranked as one of America’s favorites? From beloved mixed breeds to popular purebreds, we looked at Rover’s database of more than a million pet parents to discover some of the most popular dog breeds in the US.

See which breeds ranked highest in 2020

Dog shopping at the Rover Store

Shop the Rover Store

Head the Rover Store for some of the best pet parent garb and show off how much you love your dog. The store now includes pillows, mugs, tote bags, desk decor and more.

Shop the store

Puppy Sleeping

The Cost of Owning a Dog in 2020

Wondering about the cost of owning a dog in 2020? Whether you’re one of the many who’ve adopted a pet this year or you’ve been planning on bringing home a dog for ages, it’s helpful to know: how much does a dog cost?

Find out how much it costs in 2020

Dog + Suitcase

Denver's Best Day with Your Dog

Looking to get out in Denver with your dog? We at Rover put together a fabulous walk for you and your dog with dog-friendly stops along the way. Make a pit stop at Railyard Dog Park for a runaround before stopping for a treat at Improper City.

More dog-friendly activities

Dog + Cat

Denver's Top Dog and Cat Names

Did your pet’s name make the list of Denver’s top dog and cat names? Rover’s annual ranking of pet names includes names inspired by celebrities, foods, beverages and more. Find out what’s inspiring dog and cat names in 2020.

Discover Denver’s pet name trends

*A survey conducted by Rover.com of 5,000 U.S. dog owners via Attest.

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