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The most popular reason to get a dog is for companionship, according to recent research by Dogs Trust.<\/p>\n

A survey of 8,050 current owners and 2,884 prospective owners revealed eight in ten people either got their pooch or wants to get one so they can have some company.<\/p>\n

The second biggest reason is to get more exercise, with 48.2 per cent of current and 69.7 per cent of potential owners stating this; to help dogs in need (51.1 per cent and 82.3 per cent respectively), and because they have previous experience with a four-legged companion (70.3 per cent and 77 per cent respectively).<\/p>\n

Katrina Holland and Rebecca Mead, who led the research for the charity, stated: \u201cDespite the huge popularity of dogs in the UK, there is a lack of published evidence exploring exactly why people get dogs.\u201d<\/p>\n

They added: \u201cWe\u2019re really glad to have some solid evidence about why people choose to bring a dog into their life.\u201d<\/p>\n

The latest findings from PDSA<\/a> reveal more than half of Brits have a pet, and over a quarter (26 per cent) are dog owners.<\/p>\n

According to statistics, there are 9.6 million pet dogs in the UK, which suggests a huge number of people are looking for company and companionship in Britain.<\/p>\n

As well as there being a considerable number of dogs as pets, animal thefts have risen recently. According to Pet Theft Reform, over 1,800 dogs were stolen<\/a> in England and Wales last year.<\/p>\n

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To keep your pooch safe<\/a>, register for a pet microchip today.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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