Parents prefer their dogs to their children says this new study - YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Sign in Welcome!Log into your account Forgot your password? Password recovery Recover your password Search Sign in Welcome! Log into your account Forgot your password? Get help Password recovery Recover your password A password will be e-mailed to you. YOU Magazine Fashion Beauty Celebrity Health Life Relationships Horoscopes Food Interiors Travel Home Life Parents prefer their dogs to their children says this new study By You Magazine - September 17, 2019 Dogs really are a man (or woman)’s best friend. But for many of us, our pets can also be much, much more – and that’s a fact that has been proven by the latest research into our relationships with our furry friends. A new study has revealed that a third of pet owners have admitted to preferring their pets to their own children. Yes, really! Getty Images The research was conducted by pet food company I And Love And You who surveyed 2,000 pet parents and found that 34 per cent of parents value their their furry friends more than their children, saying that their pets are their ‘favourite child.’ The research also highlighted that 78 per cent of the participating pet owners considered their pets as a part of their family, while another 68 per cent said they view their pets as people. Additionally, a further 58 per cent admitted that their pets understand them better than their human best friends or romantic partner. Lindsey Rabaut, Vice President of Marketing for I And Love And You commented on the study’s findings, saying: ‘Pets are more than just a companion, they love us unconditionally and make us want to be better people.’ Getty Images This isn’t the first study to highlight how much humans value their pets. Earlier this year, we reported that research had suggested that women get a much better night’s sleep next to their dogs than their partners. A study titled ‘An Examination of Adult Women’s Sleep Quality and Sleep Routines in Relation to Pet Ownership and Bedsharing‘ came to the conclusion after examining 962 women living in the USA to see how pet ownership impacted their sleep. Their results found that while cats and human partners were ‘disruptive’, dogs were dreamy companions to share a bed with. Surprised? Neither are we. Sloppy kisses and occasional wiggles are a small prize to pay for a peaceful night’s sleep. And before you ask, the study confirmed that the size of your dog is irrelevant. RELATED ARTICLESMORE FROM AUTHOR Everything we know about The Crown season 5 Aldi s exercise equipment is on sale with up to 50% off The best Halloween events for 2022 across the UK Popular in Life The You magazine team reveal their New Year s resolutions December 31, 2021 Susannah Taylor The TLC tools your body will love January 23, 2022 How to stop living in fear February 6, 2022 Susannah Taylor My pick of the fittest leggings February 27, 2022 Women’ s Prize for Fiction 2022 winner announced June 17, 2022 These BBC dramas are returning for a second series June 30, 2022 Susannah Taylor gives the lowdown on nature s little helper – CBD April 17, 2022 The baby names that are banned across the world April 27, 2022 The Queen has released her own emojis May 26, 2022 Sally Brompton horoscopes 27th June-3rd July 2022 June 26, 2022 Popular CategoriesFood2704Life2496Fashion2240Beauty1738Celebrity1261Interiors684 Sign up for YOUMail Thanks for subscribing Please check your email to confirm (If you don't see the email, check the spam box) Fashion Beauty Celebrity Life Food Privacy & Cookies T&C Copyright 2022 - YOU Magazine. All Rights Reserved