Yes, the gorgeous state of Kentucky is probably best known for horses due to the yearly Kentucky Derby. Coming in at number 3 on the list of states with the most dog owners, Kentucky boasts 45.9 percent of its population being dog lovers. This is according to the 2012 study performed by the AVMA.

One of the most dog populated cities in Kentucky is Lexington. This city offers four large parks devoted to exercising dogs and provides plenty of space to do so. Jacobson Park is made up for about 7.8 acres and offers a doggie water fountain as well as benches for their owners to relax upon while their pets play. Another dog park in Lexington is Masterson Station Dog Park. Consisting of 16 acres total, it has a paddock with tree cover, doggie water fountain and benches, and another paddock that is open. Wellington Dog Park consists of 3.5 acres of two paddocks with shaded areas and a doggie water fountain. Coldstream Dog Park is made of 12 acres that offer two paddocks and a doggie water fountain. Louisville, Kentucky is another city with plenty of love for dogs. Not only do they have lots of dog owners, but there are even many assisted living facilities and retirement communities that allow dogs.

If you live in the bluegrass state of Kentucky, you may already have a dog in your household. On the other hand, if you do not, you may want to browse through the puppy ads from Kentucky you see listed here.