# Community Dog Cafes Boris & Horton Hosts Dogs for Coffee and Community Events By Joey Haar | Published 2017-07-22 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/boris-and-horton References: [apartmenttherapy](http://www.apartmenttherapy.com/nyc-gets-its-first-dog-cafe-248113) & [borisandhorton](https://www.borisandhorton.com/) Surprisingly, Boris & Horton, a new dog cafe that recently opened in Manhattan's Alphabet City, is one of the first of its kind. While [cat cafes have popped up](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/universal) in cities around the world (and other furry critter cafes have spawned here and there in kind,) Boris & Horton is one of the few [dog cafes in existence](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-love-you-like-a-dog). Cat cafes are sensible because cats are relatively calm, low-key animals. Same goes for foxes, hedgehogs, guinea pigs, and all the other pets that have themed cafes in their honor. Dogs have a tendency to get rowdy, though, which makes them a trickier candidate. Boris & Horton tackles the dog dilemma by keeping its coffee shop partitioned from its pet area and using soundproofing techniques to cut down on the noise from the more talkative pooches. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 72% | Activity: 86% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **Dog Cafes:** The trend of dog cafes is on the rise, providing a unique dining experience for pet owners and dog lovers. - **Community Events:** Dog cafes are incorporating community events to create a sense of belonging and connection for both humans and dogs. - **Soundproofing Techniques:** Innovative soundproofing techniques within dog cafes are being developed to address the challenge of noise from rowdy dogs. ### Who This Affects Most - **Hospitality:** The hospitality industry can explore new business opportunities by opening dog cafes and catering to pet owners. - **Pet Products and Services:** The pet products and services industry can supply dog-related items and services to support the growth of dog cafes. - **Acoustic Engineering:** Companies specializing in acoustic engineering can develop innovative soundproofing solutions tailored for dog cafes. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Dog-Friendly Cafe Experiences](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snow-pawttage.md) - [Dog-Friendly Tasting Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dogue.md) - [Canine-Friendly Restaurant Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cafe-villa.md) - [Understated NYC Cat Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/meow-parlour.md) - [Charitable Canine Cafe Drinks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/birthday-pawty-menu.md) - [Dog-Friendly Fall Lattes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pumpkin-spice-latte-for-dogs.md) - [Dog-Friendly Patio Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/beertown-public-house.md) - [Breed-Specific Puppy Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/royal-canin-cafe-frenchie.md) - [Dog-Friendly Dining Events](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cesar-restaurant-weekend.md)