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TOP
DOGGY
STATS
Fun facts about our four-legged friends
26% of the UK adult population owns a dog – that’s
roughly 9.9 million pet dogs, according to animal welfare
charity the PDSA. In Ireland it’s even higher, with about 35%
of households owning at least one pup.
The labrador is the most popular breed for UK dogowners,
says research from the Kennel Club, with Jack
Russell terriers and corgis growing in popularity – perhaps
influenced by their appearances in the film The Secret Life of
Pets (Jack Russell) and the Netflix series The Crown (corgis).
The demand for pet dogs has risen sharply during the
pandemic, with the price of puppies more than doubling
during lockdown to almost £1,900 on average, according to
figures from Pets4Homes.
Dogs hugely improve mental health, with 74% of
animal lovers reporting mental health benefits from pet
ownership, says the Human Animal Bond Research Institute.
10 Top Dog Film Festival
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