Man's best friend is actually more popular with women while men prefer cats, according to a survey.

The poll found that 36% of female pet owners own one or more dogs, compared with 33% who have pet cats. Cats have taken the mantle of the most popular pet for men (34%), ahead of dogs by a whisker (33%).

The survey, by online bed retailer Time4Sleep, suggests one in four UK pet owners allow their pet to sleep on their bed on a nightly basis with 28% of cat owners and 22% of dog owners letting their pets share their beds every night.

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