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Europe's population of pet dogs hovers around 90 million.

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Video. Where in the EU are pet dogs most popular?

Updated: 22 September 2025 - 17:17 GMT+2

About 500 million pet dogs live worldwide, with 90 million in Europe. This number has grown steadily since the 2000s. What drives their increasing presence in our homes, and why is this significant?

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