Which Country Has the Most Pet Dogs?
By far, the people in the United States have more pet dogs than any other population in the world — more than twice as many, in fact. There are more than 60 million pet dogs in the US; the next highest ranking country is Brazil, with about 30 million. There are an estimated 400 million pet dogs…
By far, the people in the United States have more pet dogs than any other population in the world — more than twice as many, in fact. There are more than 60 million pet dogs in the US; the next highest ranking country is Brazil, with about 30 million. There are an estimated 400 million pet dogs worldwide.
More Doggy Facts:
- Dogs were domesticated as pets nearly 15,000 years ago by the Romans; they joined their human companions in North America about 12,000 years ago.
- The tiniest dog breed is the chihuahua. On average, they weigh about 4 pounds (1.8 kilograms) and are about 6 inches (15 centimeters) tall.
- Labrador Retrievers have been the most popular dog breed in the US for many years, followed by German Shepherds and Yorkshire Terriers.
