Manchester has been crowned the most dog-friendly city in the UK
Manchester has earned itself a very special new title.
Our city can often be found featured on coveted lists across a wide range of categories. In recent months, Manchester has been named one of the world’s best cities for music lovers, even beating out New York along the way, and has also claimed places on lists such as the world’s most beautiful skylines, best UK cities to visit, and countless more.
But arguably no title is cuter than this one – that’s right, Manchester has been crowned the most dog-friendly city in the UK.
Recent research has shown that around 36% of British households are dog owners, and apparently, the pet care industry is projected to reach £16.5 billion by 2033, so credit company, Capital on Tap, has carried out a study to reveal which are the best UK cities for dog owners.
Just how dog-friendly is central Manchester?
The company analysed 30 major UK cities – comparing things like green spaces, dog-friendly venues, the number of pet shops, and more in the process.
Manchester secured the top spot as the UK’s most dog-friendly city, thanks to the city being made up of an impressive 34.7% of green space, along with there being 128 pet shops and 243 pet groomers.
The city also boasts 25 dog-friendly job listings within a 10-mile radius, at the time of the study being carried out, making it easy for residents to balance work and time with their four-legged companions.
So whether it’s weekend park adventures or weekday convenience, Manchester ‘truly leads the pack’ when it comes to dog lovers.
The UK’s Top 10 Dog-Friendly Cities
- Manchester
- London
- Brighton and Hove
- Bradford
- Swansea
- Leeds
- Stoke-on-Trent
- Edinburgh
- Plymouth
- Aberdeen
Other northern cities on the list include Bradford at number four and Leeds at number six.
On top of that, other major cities and areas making up the top 10 include Brighton and Hove, Swansea, Edinburgh, and of course, London.
Better still, Manchester’s title as the UK’s most dog-friendly city comes after another pet-centric accolade.
Recent research by pet-sitting platform TrustedHousesitters ranked the city among Britain’s best destinations for dog-friendly spring and summer strolls.
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The platform analysed a range of factors – including dog-friendly venues, trail ratings, walkability scores, and access to green spaces.
So there’s really no denying that dog lovers should make for Manchester then.
They really are a ‘Manc’s best friend.’
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