NASHVILLE, Tenn. (WSMV) - Pets are more than companions, they’re family members.

In preparation for National Dog Day on August 26, Rover Unveils revealed the most popular dog and cat breeds in Nashville in a new report.

Below you can find a list of the top 5 trending, most popular, and rarest dog breeds in Nashville.

• Trending: Mixed, Labrador Retriever, Goldendoodle, Golden Retriever, and German Shepard
• Most Popular: Bernedoodle, Miniature Poodle, French Bulldog, Cavalier King Charles and Spaniel Toy Poodle
• Rarest: Saluki, Sakhalin Husky, Portuguese Podengo, Welsh Springer Spaniel and Belgian Shepherd Dog (Groenendael)

In a survey conducted by Rover Unveils it was discovered that Gen Z pet parents are more likely to have a mixed-breed dog while Baby Boomers and Gen X are more likely to have a purebred dog. Cats are also playing a role in Nashville with their unique looks and personalities.

Below you can find a list of the top 5 trending and most popular cat breeds in Nashville.

• Trending: Snowshoe, Savannah, Turkish Van, Siberian, and Scottish Ford.
• Most Popular: Domestic Shorthair, American Shorthair, Domestic Longhair, Maine Coon, and Siamese.

When it comes to choosing a pet, it can be a hard decision. There are so many factors that go into choosing the perfect one for your family.

According to Rover Unveils 72% of pet parents stated that the leading cause to choosing a dog is the resemblance in looks and personality. 42% of pet parents stated that the breed of the dog isn’t important. For cats, 30% of pet parents claimed that the breed was a factor but it’s more so the color of the cat that played a huge role.

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