Bow-wow! Seattle is the best city for dog lovers, according to Rover and Redfin Here, it's easy to bring Fido to the park, and the bar



Which cities practically sit, beg and roll over for their pooches? Click through the slideshow to find out ... and to see some pictures of very cute puppies. less Dog-walking website Rover , in partnership with real-estate giant Redfin , ranked their picks for most dog-friendly cities in the United States.

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The Emerald City has gone to the dogs, as they say.

Seattle was ranked 2019's most dog-friendly city in the United States by dog-walking website Rover in partnership with real estate giant Redfin.

Though if you spend any amount of time walking around here (perhaps accompanied by a four-legged friend) it's probably not a surprise.

The city boasts over a dozen off-leash areas, two of which are over 8 acres in size. Dog-friendly breweries, bars and restaurants are a dime a dozen. It's easier to find a dog-friendly apartment here than in other big cities, and an abundance of dog lovers means it's easier to find a walker or sitter when needed.

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And though Seattle has previously been ranked eighth for dog friendliness by the likes of Yelp and WalletHub, it's those latter points that have Seattle zooming to the top of Rover's list.

To rank dog-friendly cities, Rover and Redfin examined cities by their walk counts, available dog walkers and sitters, duration and distance of walks by each dog walker, as well as factors like how often "dog" appeared in descriptions of homes for sale. These would typically appear on properties that were in "dog-friendly" neighborhoods or "close to dog parks." Over 14,000 cities were considered across the country.

Cities known for parks or outdoor activities tended to rank the highest, including Seattle, Chicago and Denver. Walkability was also a factor, which may have bumped up the ranking of places like New York City.

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Overall, urban cores tended to rank higher than their suburban neighbors.

To see which cities are the most dog-friendly according to Rover and Redfin, as well as which breed is most popular in each location, click through the slideshow above. (Plus, you'll be treated to pictures of very cute puppies.)