dogeats.in data · Updated October 2026

Dog Data & Statistics for the United States

8 data reports on dogs in the United States. Some come from our own US food safety guides. The rest compile public and industry data on ownership, dog bites, shelters, breeds, costs and insurance. Every report has charts you can embed, CSV downloads, share-ready images and a ready-made citation. Everything is free to reuse with credit under CC BY 4.0.

From the dogeats.in database (2)

A beagle looks up at chips, chocolate chip cookies and a glass of soda on a kitchen counter
21 of 66Dog food safety statistics for the US: 66 American foods, candies, drinks and holiday dishes rated for dogsAmerican foods in our US database rated unsafe for dogs
Golden retriever sitting beside a Thanksgiving table with turkey, stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes and pie
20Holiday food dangers for dogs in the US: a 2026 calendar of 8 holidays, 49 foods and the poison-control data behind themof our US food pages tied to Christmas, more than any other holiday

Public and industry data (6)

Three people walk a yellow Labrador, a fawn French Bulldog and a Dachshund along a leafy suburban street.
87.3 millionHow many American households own a dog? Two national surveys, two different answerspet dogs in the United States in 2025 (AVMA Pet Ownership and Demographics Sourcebook)
A relaxed yellow Labrador lies on a suburban porch while a child's hand rests on its back.
$1.86 billionDog bite statistics in the United States: insurance claims, ER visits and deathspaid on 28,450 US dog bite and dog injury liability claims in 2025 (Triple-I and State Farm)
A fawn French Bulldog sits beside a resting yellow Labrador in a sunny dog park, a Golden Retriever behind.
No. 1The most popular dog breeds in America, ranked by AKC registrations from 2013 to 2025French Bulldog's AKC rank in 2025, its fourth year in a row at the top
A calm tan and white mixed-breed dog sits on a blanket beside a kneeling shelter volunteer.
2.8 millionUS dog shelter and adoption statistics: intake, adoptions, euthanasia and the capacity crisisdogs entered US shelters and rescues in 2025 (Shelter Animals Count estimate)
A veterinarian's gloved hands check the ear of a calm Beagle on an exam table while its owner steadies it.
5.99%Pet insurance in the US: how many dogs are insured, what it costs and how fast it is growingshare of US pet dogs with insurance at the end of 2025 (NAPHIA)
A mixed-breed dog sits by a kitchen counter with dog food, a bowl and a leash while an owner writes in a notebook.
$1,930 to $5,305What a dog really costs in the US: yearly, first-year and lifetime estimates comparedyearly cost of an adult dog in 2026, Rover estimate based on prices and a survey of 1,000 pet parents