With a shift in culture, lifestyle, and even in pet ownership, which develops to be the top canine city? They say that the city is not an ideal place to live for dog lovers and their furry buddies, but city dogs happily fit in in different situations and locations with their beloved owners.
Conducted by pet experts at Paws.com, twenty-five cities are ranked based on these factors that make the best dog-friendly cities:
- Dog population
- Expanse of green spaces
- Pollution
- Traffic congestion
- Number of dog-friendly pubs
- Litter levels
24. Southampton
23. Coventry
22. Leicester
21. London
19. Birmingham
18. Stoke-on-Trent
17. Sunderland
16. Derby
14. Liverpool
13. Reading
12. Bradford
11. Sheffield
10. Southend-on-Sea
Dog lovers have the privilege to enjoy beaches and parks that are dog-friendly areas. This makes the perfect places if you’re seeking an active adventure with your sidekick. This place offers a wider set of options on where to go with over eighty parks and more open spaces that are dog-friendly zones. The beach area is said to be open for dogs during the summer months (May to September).
9. Bristol
Are you pumped for sightseeing adventures with your pooch? Bristol is the place! There are pubs, parks, woods, estates, and sights to visit where you can freely bring your pooch! Taking your pet to Bristol guarantees a great time of socialising with other pet lovers. This place is recognised for its booming dog population.
8. Nottingham
A deserving place for Britain’s greenest city, Nottingham was ranked as the eighth most ideal city for dogs. Set a doggo date and enjoy a picturesque landscape of vast open grass lawns and lakes. Your four-legged friends are free to roam around at the Arboretum, the city’s oldest park, or at the Wollaton Hall where ‘doggos’ can be off the lead.
7. Leeds
There are a lot of great places to stroll and chill for dog walkers, picnickers, and joggers. Moreover, with a significant number of canine population and the city’s easygoing traffic conditions, Leeds made it to the top ten.
6. Brighton
One thing is for sure, Brighton will never bore you and your dog. For several times already, Brighton has been voted as the top dog-friendly city. If its traffic condition and air quality would have been better, this city would surely rise to the top five. But fret not, we still haven’t revealed Brighton’s trump card.
One of the reasons why this place is much loved by pet lovers is its increasing number of dog-friendly attraction, restaurants, and hotels. Brighton warmly welcomes both you and your pooch with a lot of great doggo activities. From 1st October to 1st April, any beach in Brighton is open for dogs. The Royal Pavilion Garden is also open for you and your dogs. What’s better than enjoying a picnic at an exotic place? Just remember to keep them on lead.
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5. Manchester
Fancy a drink in Manchester? Several pubs and coffee shops now welcome your furry friends too. Not only that, dog lovers and their dogs benefit from a lot of things in Manchester. Green space? Check. Cruisy traffic? Check. However, this place may not be perfect if you are aiming to socialise your furry pal with other dogs. The slight disadvantage with this place is that they are rated as the second city having the lowest number of dogs in each household.
4. Plymouth
England’s fourth best city for dogs is Plymouth, the home to breathtaking views. This is a must-visit place where you can absolutely bring your pooch. Never let your dogs miss sniffing their way on top dog-friendly beaches, parks, historic estates, and tourist attractions in Plymouth. Jennycliff, Saltram Park, and Plymouth Hoe are just some of the many. Just remember to check in and follow dog regulations in each place.
3. Bournemouth
Bournemouth earns its rightful place as the third best city for dogs in 2019 due to its traffic condition and air quality. It is not only admired for the vastness of its green space but for its quality as well. Bournemouth welcomes responsible owners with their dogs in a lot of dog-friendly places from accommodations, cafes, restaurants, to outdoor activities. Let your furry friends embrace their nature to run and sniff around such a clean and fresh environment.
2. Preston
Photo Credit: Preston Guild City
Preston is home to numerous canines, having an impressive 0.63 dogs per household! This northern city is known for having the biggest dog population, and this comes with a lot of benefits. This is the perfect place for you to socialise your pooch in a wider selection of doggo activities, cafes, parks, and gardens. They just have one friendly reminder to all dog lovers: ‘Please clean up after your dog and keep them on a lead where necessary.’
1. Newcastle
Paws down to the home of canines—Newcastle! This top city dog upon Tyne garnered paw-fect ratings for its easy traffic, low litter levels, fresh air, and vastness of green space; there’s nothing more you could ask for. Whether you are heading outdoors or you want to enjoy indoors, Newcastle offers a lot of dog-themed events to participate in and dog-friendly places to visit. This is the perfect holiday getaway for you and your pet dogs!
Take the pleasure to allow new city friendship blossom through your pooch as you embark a wonderful journey amongst the best cities for dogs! Which city is your favourite? We would love to hear your thoughts in the comment section below.
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