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Dogs Trust is asking on canine lovers throughout the Midlands to participate within the nation’s largest canine census, the National Dog Survey. With greater than a 3rd of all UK properties now shared with a minimum of one canine, the nation’s largest canine welfare charity needs to listen to from homeowners on every part from the commonest canine behaviour traits, each day habits, your loved ones’s relationship together with your four-legged good friend, and rather more.
The outcomes of the National Dogs Survey 2024 might be utilized by Dogs Trust to assist form the companies and assist supplied by the charity to the nation’s canine homeowners. In 2023, in direct response to perception gained from the National Dog Survey, the charity launched its Behaviour Support Line, providing homeowners free knowledgeable recommendation and steerage. Meanwhile, Dogs Trust has additionally launched pet meals banks in lots of its 21 rehoming centres, and in a few of its charity outlets, to assist homeowners combating the cost of dwelling.
Last 12 months, 244,478 homeowners accomplished the survey, offering insights on 348,533 dogs. Some of the findings embrace:
- Almost 11 per cent of all dogs owned within the UK are crossbreeds, with Labradors the primary pedigree within the UK, adopted by Cocker Spaniels.
- Although nonetheless not within the prime ten hottest breeds, Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshunds have seen an enormous 85 per cent rise in reputation in recent years.
- 7 per cent of the UK’s dogs now commonly go to work with their homeowners. Meanwhile, of those that want to take their dogs to work, 81 per cent advised Dogs Trust that their office doesn’t permit dogs.
- Over two thirds of UK canine homeowners have taken their canine on a UK vacation with them.
- Poppy and Alfie are the primary alternative in the case of names of dogs, adopted by Bella and Charlie.
The outcomes of final 12 months’s survey additionally confirmed the much-reported pandemic puppy growth, with a major rise within the variety of one and two 12 months old dogs in comparison with the years previous to the Covid pandemic.
Owen Sharp, Chief Executive of Dogs Trust, says:
“The National Dog Survey is the largest dog census in the UK, and around a quarter of a million owners responded last year. But, with over a third of UK households now owning a dog, we want to hear from even more this year so we can gain as many insights as possible about dog ownership in the UK, helping us to shape our support for dog owners and improve dog welfare.
“Dogs Trust has been around for over 130 years and in that time so much has changed when it comes to dog ownership. The insights gained from this year’s survey will ensure Dogs Trust can continue to adapt the way we support dogs and their owners, helping them to live the best lives possible together.”
