Nine Stats About Our Love of Dogs for National Dog Day

Give your dog an extra treat or two, because it's National Dog Day. Here are a few quick stats from a recent survey about man's best friend.

86% of dog owners tell their dog "I love you" at least once a month.
73% buy their dog at least one gift a month.
68% sometimes let their dog sleep with them in bed.
79% of women and 67% of men think that showing love toward a dog is attractive.
39% of women and 23% of men with dogs would rather hang out at home with them than go on a date.
86% of dog owners say their dog helps comfort them.
65% say owning a dog makes them more loving.
64% look forward to coming home because of their dog.
And just under two-thirds say that having a dog teaches them to be more patient.