(Our happy hour fact to amaze your pub-going pals with.)

The average dog owner gets more exercise walking their pet than someone with a gym membership.

Research from a pet health care expert has found animal lovers exercise their pet twice a day for 24 minutes each time - a total of five hours and 38 minutes a week.

Also, the average dog owner takes their pet out on three long walks each week adding another two hours and 33 minutes to their swelling total. In comparison, those without a dog spend an average of just one hour and 20 minutes per week exercising by going to the gym or heading out for a stroll or jog. And almost half (47 per cent) of non-pet owners admit they do no exercise at all.

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