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Perspective on owning a dog in the UK 2016

What feelings do owners experience as a result of owning a dog?

The data shows dog owners views on ownership in the UK in 2016. According to the survey, 95% of owners stated that owning a dog makes them happy while another 90% pointed out that owning a dog is a privilege not a right.

Owning a dog makes me happy	95
Owning a dog improves my life	91
Owning a dog is a privilege not a right	90
Owning a dog makes me mentally healthier	84
Owning a dog makes me physically healthier	84
Owning a dog is more rewarding than expected	71
Owning a dog is harder work than I thought	26
Owning a dog makes me stressed	11

Perspective on owning a dog in the UK 2016

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