Major reason to start keeping pet dogs in Japan 2023

Published by C. Diep, Nov 6, 2024

The leading reason to start keeping a dog in Japan was that owners wished for some comfort in their daily life. A survey conducted in October 2023 revealed that 47 percent of respondents welcomed a dog into their homes in hopes that it would provide some comfort and peace of mind in their daily lives.

Reasons for starting to keep a pet dog were various and ranged from an improvement to personal mental health to desiring a new stimulus in their families.

Leading reasons for starting to keep dogs as pets in Japan as of October 2023

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December 2023

Region

Japan

Survey time period

October 6 to 10, 2023

Number of respondents

1,041 respondents

Age group

20-79 years

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multiple answers were allowed

Method of interview

Online survey

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