Like dogs? Ireland's your place

In America, more homes have dogs than cats, but not by much.

According to research by the University of College Dublin, reported in USA Today, 37 percent of homes in the U.S. have dogs, as opposed to 32 percent with cats.

Ireland, on the other paw, is different.

The research found 36 percent of Irish households have a dog, while only 10 percent have cats.

According to this story in Irishcentral.com, researchers think the Irish bias towards dogs may be linked to the significance and prevalence of farming and rural life, and the fact that many more Irish citizens live in spacious houses, rather than small apartments.

The study also states that in Ireland, dogs are viewed as pets while cats are largely considered stray animals.

That's settled. Now have a cuppa or a pint, depending on what time of day it is.