Exactly 63 per cent admit they treat their dog like their child, with more than a third (36 per cent) strongly believing they think of their four-legged friend as their baby
More than two in five dog owners think of their pet as their baby, according to research this Mother’s Day.
Over half believe their dog is a firm member of the family, with just one in six disagreeing with that sentiment. Video Loading Video Unavailable Click to play Tap to play The video will auto-play soon8Cancel Play now Puppy parenthood is one of the key themes of ownership and while the joys of the dog-human bond are significant, so is the importance of the public going about owning a dog in the right way.
Owners are encouraged to ensure the breeder they go to is responsible and that they use The Kennel Club website to see which health tests are taken and asking the right questions of a breeder from the get go.
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