Single women prefer dogs to men

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Mon, Jul 20 02:40 PM
Melbourne, July 20 (ANI): Single women would rather
prefer the company of a dog than men, according
to experts.

Sydney Petcare owner Richard Durant said that more
and more single women in Australia were in favour of
the four-legged loyal and reliable companion.

"In the past year 60 per cent of our new business has
come from young single women. It's a growing trend
I've noticed over the last few years. These are women
who live busy lives," The Courier Mail quoted him as saying.

"They want company when they get home. In many cases
you'll find the dog sleeps in their bedroom, and even in
bed with them," he added.

Dogs New South Wales President Dr. Peter Higgins nodded
in agreement.

He said: "The fastest growing segment of dog owners in the
inner city is young single women. It's almost like a child
substitute. They lead busy lives and they're not in a
relationship. That's why dogs like Maltese terriers,
which are the second most popular dog in Australia and the
most popular dog in Sydney, are popular - they're little
and they have human-like features."

Australian Companion Animal Council President
Dr. Kersti Seksel attempted to explain the preference.

She said: "If you live alone, having a dog as a companion
to come home to is often more appealing than a flatmate.
Owning a dog increases the feeling of safety and security." (ANI)