More Cat Owners Have Degrees than Dog Lovers
Submitted on Feb 04, 2010 (Original item from 2010)
Companion Animals | International Research | Pet Ownership
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Short Description:
A poll of 2,542 households in the UK found that 47% of those with cats had at least one person with a university degree, compared with 38% of households with dogs. This is possibly due to the longer hours associated with jobs that have higher qualifications, which can make caring for a dog more difficult.
Abstract:
According to Bristol University population estimates, there are about 10.3 million cats and 10.5 million dogs currently living in the United Kingdom. Approximately 26% of UK households include cats, while 31% include dogs.
In addition, this survey found that dog owners were more likely to be male, living in rural areas, and under the age of 55. Cat owners were more likely to be female and living in smaller or single-person households. Cats are also more common in homes with children under the age of 10 years old.
Spot Check Number:
1286
Sponsor:
Bristol University, Cats Protection Charity
Animal Type:
Dogs, Cats, Companion Animals
Record Type:
News Article
Research Method:
Unknown or Not Applicable
Geographic Region:
International
Number of Participants:
2,524
Population Descriptors:
Dog and/cat owning households in the United Kingdom
Year Conducted:
2010
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