 consider their beloved pooch to be a part of the family – and 54% even view their pet as one of the 'locals' in the area where they live. A poll of 2,000 adults, who have a canine companion, found that almost a fifth (18%) claim their pup is their best friend – with 51% even giving them a 'human' name, such as Bob or Phil. But for many, this 'humanising' way of thinking of their pet goes a step further – as 41% believe their dog even responds to certain dialects more than others. The research, carried out by Yorkshire-based, natural dog food brand, Harringtons, explored some of the top reasons why dog owners love God's Own Country, Yorkshire. Some of the county's top qualities were named as its scenery (56%), friendly people (42%), culture (33%), pubs (28%), and food (23%). And the celebration of Yorkshire was marked by a Yorkshire Embassy for dogs in London, at Six Park Place on the outskirts of Green Park – where pups were presented with an edible passport, and tucked into a dog-friendly Yorkshire pudding, filled with fresh meat and vegetables. There was a treat for owners, too – with free Yorkshire beers and hearty canapés alongside TV's The Yorkshire Vet, Peter Wright, and 'Ambassa-dog' Yorkshire Terry, the Yorkshire Terrier. A spokesman for Harringtons said: 'Here in Yorkshire, we are rightly famous for our honest straight-talking, and our short arms and long pockets. We are delighted to share that Yorkshire authenticity and great value with dogs from all over the UK, as part of our mission to make natural, wholesome food affordable for all.' The study also found that just over four in ten owners (42%) reckon their dog has a similar personality to theirs, as 36% say their faithful friend is 'always' with them. Because dogs are such valued family members deserving of gr){kind=link}
Two-thirds of those who have a pet dog consider their furry friend part of the family – and four in ten even believe they respond more to certain dialects
More than two-thirds of dog owners (67%) consider their beloved pooch to be a part of the family â and 54% even view their pet as one of the “locals” in the area where they live.
A poll of 2,000 adults, who have a canine companion, found that almost a fifth (18%) claim their pup is their best friend â with 51% even giving them a “human” name, such as Bob or Phil.
But for many, this “humanising” way of thinking of their pet goes a step further â as 41% believe their dog even responds to certain dialects more than others. The research, carried out by Yorkshire-based, natural dog food brand, Harringtons, explored some of the top reasons why dog owners love God’s Own Country, Yorkshire.
Some of the county’s top qualities were named as its scenery (56%), friendly people (42%), culture (33%), pubs (28%), and food (23%). And the celebration of Yorkshire was marked by a Yorkshire Embassy for dogs in London, at Six Park Place on the outskirts of Green Park â where pups were presented with an edible passport, and tucked into a dog-friendly Yorkshire pudding, filled with fresh meat and vegetables.