It’s simply not a family vacation if you’re missing someone from your crew—and for many folks, that crew includes their pets. A 2024 survey by Pets International and Yummypets found that as many as 72 percent of respondents travel with their furry friends each year, and about 40 percent say they take those fur balls on trips two to four times a year. Of course, it’s only natural to want to take them somewhere they can enjoy, too.
In September, Redfin released its list of the best cities for dog walks, which it created in partnership with pet-care platform Rover. The companies ranked 107 U.S. cities using Redfin’s Walk Score, a zero-to-100 measure of how easy it is to accomplish daily errands without a car (the higher the score, the more access pedestrians have). The report also revealed the top dog breed in each city using Rover data (with popular breeds based on total volume), and top-trending breeds determined by year-over-year growth. The findings are a great reference for dog-owners looking to relocate, but can also serve as excellent travel inspiration when you’re looking to take a trip with your furry best friend.
“Convenient access to amenities and pedestrian-friendly sidewalks and paths can make everyday life easier for everyone in the household, including the dog,” said Sheharyar Bokhari, Redfin principal economist, in the findings.
Advertisement
Advertisement
10 Best Dog-friendly Beaches in the U.S.
San Francisco ranked as the No. 1 city for dog walks, with a Walk Score of 88.7. Chances are you’ll see plenty of gorgeous dogs, especially golden retrievers, the city’s most popular breed.
San Francisco was only one of two West Coast cities on the report’s top 10 list (the other was Oakland, California, at No. 9). Most of the winners were primarily on the East Coast: New York City at No. 2 (with a Walk Score of 88.0), followed by Jersey City (86.6), Boston (82.8), Chicago (the only Midwest city in the ranking, with a Walk Score of 77.2), Washington, D.C. (76.7), Miami (76.6), and Newark, New Jersey (75.9). Oakland scored 75.3, and Philadelphia rounded out the top 10, with a score of 74.8.
The most popular dog breed in almost all the top 10 cities was the goldendoodle. In fact, it was the most popular breed in 46 of the 107 cities in the report—more than twice as many cities as any other breed. In Washington, D.C., Newark, and Oakland, it was the Labrador retriever.
See the full ranking of the best places to take your dog for a walk at redfin.com.
Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
