NINE out of ten Mildura pet owners have chosen a dog to be their furry friend, according to the RSPCA'S statewide Pet Poll.

More than 12,000 Victorian pet owners were surveyed.

The survey included a series of questions designed to explore the nature of pet ownership in the state and delve into the details of the dog v cat debate.

Dogs won in Mildura, with 87.8 per cent of those surveyed ow...