Ten Cities Where Dogs Rule

Forty American cities made the grade as the best places to enjoy canine companionship, according to Dog Fancy's article by Susan Chaney entitled "Atlas A-list" published in its September 2010 issue.

These Top Forty locations that cater to the canine offer summer festivals where dog avid populations can show off their furry friends in a variety of activities, open beach swimming, and dog parks where dogs can do doggie things off leash -- sniff, run, and jump.

What Can A Dog Do in Iowa City?

In Iowa City, Iowa, rated No.29 in the Top Forty cities of dogdom, a canine buddy can enjoy summer fun like outdoor concerts, movies, jazz, and art, all with their leashed owners, of course. The place to be is the Summer of the Arts event, popular with locals and tourists.

Iowa City is one of the nation's more astute animal welfare locations. Summer of the Arts promotes the mingling of dogs and humans throughout all its various activities.

More Cities That Offer Canine Catering

The other nine cities in the third tier (rated No.21 through No.30) of the Top Forty best places to live with a canine include:

No.21 -- Coeur d'Alene, Idaho
-- the local humane society partners with the city to find homes for almost every stray
-- Tubbs Hill nature preserve
-- Dog Daze festival is big on dog contests

No.22 -- Colorado Springs, Colorado
-- dog catering hotels
-- off leash dog parks
-- trail walking in scenic venues

No.23 -- Coral Springs, Florida
-- Steven G. Paul Dog Park is a model of dog park facilities
-- Gold Coast Grill, where dogs and humans may dine together

No.24 -- Helena, Montana
-- Helena Montana Kennel Club works for responsible dog ownership
-- Club sponsors activities in training classes and veterinary school scholarships
-- donations to local humane society help coordinate community understanding of dogdom

No.25 -- Fargo, North Dakota
-- community works for better lives for dogs
-- Village West Dog Park
-- Yunker Farm Dog Park

No.26 -- Fort Collins, Colorado
-- annual Annie Walk & Pet Fest honors local legend (1934) collie mix Annie, a stray cared for by railroad workers
-- Colorado State University College of Veterinary Medicine

No.27 -- Hampstead, Maryland
-- Hampstead Municipal Park loop trail
-- most parks are off leash to canine pals

No.28 -- Huntington Beach, California
-- leash free mile long Pacific Ocean beach
-- doggiebus transports dogs and their human pals to Huntington Dog Beach

No.30 -- Long Beach, California
-- Howlo'ween parade sponsored by Haute Dogs
-- annual Interfaith Blessing of the Animals
-- off leash play at Dog Beach Zone

Provincetown Massachusetts Rated No.1 for Dogs

Every canine will aspire to live in Provincetown, Massachusetts, Dog Fancy's No.1 rated city to live a dog's life. Check the No.1 through No.10 list of doggie heaven locations to find out if the family pooch wants to move.

The best places for dogs to live with their Homo sapiens is a Dog Fancy list chosen and published annually. The 2010 list was comprised of 40 locations to honor the magazine's 40th year of publication.