The most sought-after pet in Japan were dogs, as revealed in a survey conducted in February 2021. Over 34 percent of respondents stated that they would like to keep a dog as a pet, relegating cats to the second place as the most desired companion animal.
Most desired pet species in Japan as of February 2021
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Planet, Inc.. (March 10, 2021). Most desired pet species in Japan as of February 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved July 22, 2024, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/1223162/japan-most-desired-pet-species/
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Planet, Inc.. (2021). Most desired pet species in Japan as of February 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: July 22, 2024. https://www.statista.com/statistics/1223162/japan-most-desired-pet-species/
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