Dog owners are happier than cat owners - 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 Dog owners are happier people than cat owners says this study By You Magazine - April 10, 2019 Earlier this year, we reported that women get a much better night’s sleep next to their dogs than their partners. And that’s why the latest news about our furry friends comes as no surprise for dog lovers. New research has revealed that people who own dogs are happier in life than those who have cats. The revelation was made by the General Social Survey (GSS), which is run by social research organisation NORC at the University of Chicago, after they found that 36 per cent of dog owners report being ‘very happy’ compared to just 18 per cent of cat owners. Getty Images But that wasn’t all. As reported by The Washington Post, as well as boosting happiness levels, the research also highlighted that dog owners are more likely to be married and own homes than cat owners. The results were found after the GSS began gathering data on the attitudes, behaviours and attributes of their American participants since 1972. The group consisted of around 1,500 to 3,000 adults, who were tracked on everything from their marijuana habits to their relationship status. Ultimately, it was concluded that the overall happiness of dog owners was significantly higher than cat owners. Getty Images This isn’t the first study to highlight the benefits of owning a dog. According to The Independent, another recent study of 2,000 adults found that dog owners walk an average of 870 miles a year, which means not only do they tend to be more fit than those who do not own dogs, but that they also have overall improved levels of mental health and reduced stress levels. Similarly, research has also proven that owning a dog also benefits our sleeping habits as it was found that we – especially women – actually have a better night’s sleep with our dogs by our side, after examining 962 women living in the USA. In fact, the results showed that they are better companions in bed then human partners. 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 Groomzillas Brace yourself for a new breed of monster rampaging down July 7, 2019 Elizabeth Day Sorry can t make your party I m on the sofa August 11, 2019 Using these 10 words makes you middle class apparently September 9, 2019 Megan Phelps-Roper ‘ I was born to preach hate I chose to October 6, 2019 Dr Clare Bailey No energy You may need an iron boost November 10, 2019 Emma Winterschladen Meet the mega matchmaker December 1, 2019 Dr Clare Bailey Comfort joy… and a festive hug December 22, 2019 Elizabeth Day I’ m not grumpy… it’ s just my face January 19, 2020 Elizabeth Day Oh the joy of knowing nothing February 16, 2020 This postcard is a sweet simple way to help others during March 16, 2020 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