A Deep Dive into Florida's Doggie Data

Are our favorite four-legged friends carrying a little extra weight? According to an extensive two year study of all kinds of dogs across America, the answer is yes!

Ollie (www.myollie.com) is a pet food delivery service that ships freshly cooked, human-grade food tailored to dog families. They did the (four) leg work to uncover every pet trend you can think of. We learned a lot about the pups in the Sunshine State, as well.

The Ollie 2018 State of Dogs in America Report report analyzed data from more than 400,000 dogs to uncover what a dog in America’s household looks like, identifying health, nutrition, and overall activity trends.

"When more than half of the country's dogs are overweight, Miami pet parents will be relieved to know that their city is one of the top 10 with the healthiest dogs. According to the Ollie 2018 State of Dogs in America Report, 73% of pet parents in Miami report that their dog is the 'ideal weight'," explained Alex Douzet, Co-Founder and CEO at Ollie.

Some of the best findings include:

Top 10 Cities with the Healthiest Dogs

1. New York
2. Philadelphia
3. Atlanta
4. Los Angeles
5. San Diego
6. Miami ***
7. San Francisco (Bay Area)
8. Washington, DC
9. Las Vegas
10. Chicago

Top 10 Cities with the Unhealthiest Dogs (uh oh, Orlando!)

1. Phoenix
2. Jacksonville
3. San Antonio
4. Dallas
5. Orlando***
6. Seattle
7. Austin
8. Houston
9. Denver
10. Boston

*Based on the Ollie Wellness Score©, which is calculated based on a dog’s average body composition, activity level, and diet.

Top 10 Cities with the Most Active Dogs

1. Philadelphia
2. Orlando***
3. Boston
4. Miami***
5. New York
6. Austin
7. San Diego
8. Las Vegas
9. Denver
10. Washington, DC

Top 10 Cities with the Least Active Dogs

1. Seattle
2. Phoenix
3. San Francisco
4. Los Angeles
5. San Antonio
6. Jacksonville***
7. Houston
8. Dallas
9. Atlanta
10. Chicago

Top Food Allergies in Dogs: 1 in 7 dogs (14%) have a food allergy.

1. Chicken
2. Wheat
3. Gluten
4. Corn

Dogs with the Most Allergies

1. English Bulldog (28%)
2. French Bulldog (27%)
3. Pitbull (20%)

Dogs with the Least Allergies

1. Pomeranian (8%)
2. Chihuahua (8%)
3. Siberian Husky (10%)

Top 10 Dog Breeds in America

1. Chihuahua
2. Labrador Retriever
3. Pitbull
4. German Shepherd
5. Yorkshire Terrier
6. Shih Tzu
7. French Bulldog
8. Golden Retriever
9. Dachshund
10. Siberian Husky

Top 10 Dog Names in America

1. Bella
2. Luna
3. Charlie
4. Max
5. Lucy
6. Lola
7. Ollie
8. Daisy
9. Bailey
10. Oliver

Thanks, Ollie, for the most detailed dog data around!