The change in population of pet dogs in the UK has been significant in the past year. In 2023, 12.7 million of them were cohabiting with their human owners in UK households, a decrease of close to one million compared to 2022.
Dogs more popular than cats
Dogs are cherished in the United Kingdom – more so than cats. In 2022, pet dogs were more prevalent in the UK with over a quarter of households owning at least one, as opposed to households with cats. This was the same in previous years as well.
Number of pet dogs in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2010 to 2023
(in 1000s)
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FEDIAF. (June 27, 2024). Number of pet dogs in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2010 to 2023 (in 1000s) [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved October 30, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/515031/dog-population-united-kingdom-uk/
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FEDIAF. (2024). Number of pet dogs in the United Kingdom (UK) from 2010 to 2023 (in 1000s). Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: October 30, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/515031/dog-population-united-kingdom-uk/
FEDIAF. "Number of Pet Dogs in The United Kingdom (Uk) from 2010 to 2023 (in 1000s)." Statista, Statista Inc., 27 Jun 2024, https://www.statista.com/statistics/515031/dog-population-united-kingdom-uk/
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