A Michigan City Shines Among Cities With Best-Groomed Dogs

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Every dog breed possesses its own unique charm. Encountering an adorable dog during your day can instantly uplift the mood of some people. Fortunately, you don't have to rely on chance encounters with charming pups on the streets. Many dog parents take delight in sharing pictures of their furry friends on social media, allowing everyone to relish their cuteness.

Mixbook, a photography company, has a passion for photography and a love for dogs. They wanted to see which U.S. cities have more adorable canines than others. They formed a panel of devoted dog-loving judges to determine which cities have the cutest pups. Their task was to blindly evaluate sets of dog photos from the 25 most populous U.S. cities and ten international cities. Each photo was accompanied by a city-specific hashtag, like #DogsIn[City Name]. The judges rated the photos based on five distinct characteristics: overall cuteness, cuteness of small dogs, cuteness of big dogs, cuteness of haircuts, and cuteness of faces. The judges' individual scores were then averaged to produce the final rankings.

Cities with the best-groomed dogs

In Michigan, Detroit was one of the cities with the best-groomed dogs. Just like humans, our beloved canine companions deserve a bit of luxury and attention when it comes to maintaining their appearance and overall well-being. From fluffy fur to wagging tails, dog grooming is important. According to the study, Detroit scored itself spot number 2. Their findings show that Detroiters take their dog grooming seriously.

The list of cities with the best-groomed dogs includes Los Angeles, ranking number one, followed by San Diego, CA (#3), Charlotte, NC (#4), and New York City, completing the top 5.

Cities with the cutest dogs

The study found that the cities with the most adorable dogs are Oklahoma City, Seattle, and Indianapolis within the United States. On the international front, Amsterdam, Bangkok, and Barcelona are home to the cutest dogs. Interestingly, the study also found that Seattle, Boston, and Washington, D.C. have the highest number of dog parents posting photos of their beloved furry companions on social media.

Check out the full study and results here.

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