DOG owners tend to be happier while cat owners are sourpusses, according to a study.
It found those with a canine pal were 41 per cent more likely to say they were “happy” or “very happy” than people with no .
A study claims that dog owners tend to be happier than cat owners Credit: Getty
Those with a canine pal were 41 per cent more likely to say they were ‘happy’ or ‘very happy’ Credit: Getty
However those with moggies were not feline the same level of joy — as they showed no significant increase, according to a study of 10,400 people.
Author Professor Kaori Sakurada, of Yamagata University, said: “ ownership was significantly associated with higher , particularly among women and adults under 65 years.
“It underscores the potential emotional benefits of having a dog for .”
Prof Sakurada’s team said walking a dog helps people to be more physically active, which is proven to boost
They also often bump into other walkers, so have more social interactions.
Researchers found dog people were more likely to consider their pet a member of the family — and this stronger emotional bond could combat loneliness.
Previous studies have found that pooch owners also typically tend to have better physical health and lower heart risk because they are more physically active.
Dogs and cats are the UK’s most popular pets, with around 22million in our homes.
There are more mutts (30 per cent) than moggies (24 per cent), according to pet charity PDSA.
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