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Idaho had the highest dog ownership rate in the United States (U.S.), with ** percent of households owning a dog in 2026. In Tennessee, aroundÌý** percent of households were dog owners in that year.

Dog food industry in the U.S.Ìý

The sales value of dry dog food in the U.S. amounts to a total of approximately ****Ìýbillion U.S. dollars annually, excluding treats. Among the various dog food categories, dry dog food makes up the largest share of sales, with just under ****Ìýbillion U.S. dollars. The leading dog biscuit, treat, and beverage vendor in the U.S. in terms of sales is Big Heart Pet Brands, which generates sales of over **** billion U.S. dollars annually. The sales of Big Heart Pet Brands are almost twice as much as those of its biggest competitor, Mars Petcare. TheÌýleading frozen and refrigerated dog food vendor in the U.S. is Freshpet. The company dominates the market by a considerable margin.

Dog ownership in the U.S.

Nationwide, approximately ** millionÌýU.S. households own at least one pet. Dogs are the most widely owned type of pet among American households.ÌýIn general, there has been an increase in the household penetration rate of pet ownership in the U.S. during the last 35 years. In 2025, about **Ìýpercent of households owned at least one pet. Since the state of Idaho has the highest percentage share of dog owners among U.S. states, it is unsurprising that its state capital, the city of Boise, has the largest number of dog parks per 100,000 residents in the country. There are *** off-leash dog parks per 100,000 residents in Boise, Idaho.Ìý