There are now a staggering 27 million pets in the UK sharing almost one in every two households. A pet is a major source of enjoyment and over 60 per cent of single people choose a pet purely for companionship.

Is the UK a nation of dog lovers?

As we embark on the start of National Pet Month, the Pet Food Manufacturers Association launches its latest findings that confirm we are indeed a nation of animal lovers with over 40 million pets kept in the UK.

What is the most popular pet in the UK 2020?

dogs According to a 2020/21 survey, dogs are the most commonly owned pet in UK households. The share of households reporting dog ownership stood at 33 percent. The second most common house pet among UK households were cats, with around 27 percent of respondents stating their ownership.

Do British like dogs?

Britain was the first country in the world to start a welfare charity for animals, as early as 1824. Now, almost 20m cats and dogs have a loving place in the countrys homes, and almost one in two households is accompanied by a furry, scaly, or feathered friend.

Do British like animals?

British people love their pets. The UK has got a population of about 61 million and the British people have got over 27 million pets. Theyve got 7.3 million dogs and 7.2 million cats. 43% of homes in the UK have got a pet. Queen Elizabeth II is a dog lover and she has five Corgis.

What is the UKs Favourite pet?

the dog Perhaps unsurprisingly, the UKs favourite pet is the dog. More than a quarter of us (26%) own a dog, with an estimated 9 million dogs living in the UK. As well as countless cross-breeds, the most common pure breed dogs in the UK are: Labrador retrievers, cocker spaniels, springer spaniels and German shepherds.

What pets are illegal in the UK?

Which animals are illegal to own in the UK?Pit Bull Terrier.Japanese Tosa.Dogo Argentino.Fila Brasileiro.30 Mar 2021

Do British like pets?

British people love their pets. Theyve got 7.3 million dogs and 7.2 million cats. 43% of homes in the UK have got a pet.

Does the UK prefer dogs or cats?

The results show that almost half of the British public prefer dogs (46%) compared to cats (19%) and around 1 in 4 like both dogs and cats equally (23%). Younger adults are also more likely to prefer dogs; with 53% of 18 to 24 year olds preferring dogs compared with 43% of those aged 65+.

What are the top 5 pets?

Top 5 Most Popular Pets in the USDogs. 46.3 million residing in American households.Cats. 38.9 million.Fish. 12.6 million.Birds. 5.7 million.