For girls it's pure puppy love as men take second priority

Survey finds women prioritise dogs over partners
Four out of five give dogs more time and money
Owners spent almost $3.6 billion on dogs in 2009
FORGET a man's best friend, in Australia it's more like a woman's best friend and a man's worst enemy, a survey has found.

The PawClub.com.au survey of more than 80,000 dog owners revealed four out of five Australian women spend more on their dog than their partner.

But it's not just money, with 77 per cent of women surveyed saying their dog also wins more of their precious time.