- There are roughly 13 million dogs in the UK, making them by far the most commonly owned pet.
- Around 62% of homes in the UK have a pet, 35% of those are a dog.
- 29% of dog owners book their dogs in for spa-style grooming treatments.
- Over 90% of dogs in the UK are micro-chipped.
- The third highest expenditure for dog owners is outfits for their furry friend.
- In surveys, people listed "happiness", "love/affection" and "companionship" as the top reasons to own a dog.
- UK residents spend over £10 billion yearly on their dogs and £8 billion on their cats.
- 1 in 5 people spend £20 or more a month on outfits for their dog.
- £300 is the average yearly spend on dog food.
- Less than half of UK dog owners take their dog out for a daily walk.
- Around 40% of dog owners said they talked to their pet more than the talked to their partners!
- 50% of owners said their dog is scared of loud noises.
- The most popular UK breeds: Mixed, Labrador, Cockapoo, French Bulldog, Cocker Spaniel, Dachshund, Staffie, Jack Russell, Collie, Chihuahua.
- More than half of dog owners get their pooch a Christmas stocking.
