A new study has revealed that the UK is home to approximately 13 million dogs, significantly higher than earlier estimates by four million. Conducted by Dogs Trust in collaboration with scientists from the Universities of Leeds and Exeter, the research analyzed data from diverse sources. Telford emerged as the area with the highest dog ratio, while East London had the lowest. The study highlights the geographical distribution of dogs across the UK and points to the implications of inaccurate population estimates on dog ownership trends.
'The UK is well known for being a nation of dog lovers, but it turns out we may have significantly underestimated how many dogs are out there by over four million!' said Dr Kirsten McMillan, Deputy Head of Research at Dogs Trust.
'This inaccuracy can have serious implications as it affects important statistics like how many dogs of different breeds or sizes live in certain regions, how the dog population grows each year, and the overall trends in dog ownership,' Dr McMillan said.
Their analysis revealed that Telford is Britain's top dog hotspot, with a whopping 8.2 dogs per 20 people.
Overall, the analysis shows that around 13 million dogs live in the UK - significantly more than previously thought.
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