Understanding the dog population in the Republic of Ireland: insight from existing data sources?

ABSTRACT:

Background

Reliable information about national pet dog populations is an important contributor to informed decision-making, both by governments and national dog welfare organisations. In some countries, there is an improved understanding of aspects of the national pet dog population, but as yet limited published information is available in Ireland. The current study reviews the utility of existing data to inform our understanding of recent changes to the pet dog population in Ireland, including both biological and organisational processes.

Results

Based on national data on dog licencing and microchipping registration, pet dog numbers have remained relatively stable in recent years (ie prior to the COVID-19 pandemic). Since 2015, there has been a substantial decrease in the n

SUBMITTER: More SJ 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9281166 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature