This country has the most dogs in the world, China stands third, Russia fifth, the country is…,India’s numbers will surprise you…

Dogs are considered God’s best gift to humans. These furry angels always stand by your side when you feel blue. They will do some cute antics that will make you laugh, and guess what, your tension will be gone. If you are a dog lover then this news can be very interesting for you. Have you ever wondered which country has the most dogs (Dog Population Statistics)? Or can we say the most dog-loving country on earth? Here is the ranking of countries with the most dogs.

10) Romania

Romania is known for its natural beauty. It is also a dog loving country. The number of dogs in Romania is around 41 lakhs. In 1980s, when people started moving to big cities from villages, they left their dogs behind. Gradually, the number of dogs increased in the villages. To curb the population of the dogs, the administration adopted the method of killing them. However, after massive protests from animal rights organisation, this had stopped.

9) France

France is home of about 7.4 million dogs. Almost every canine is microchipped and vaccinated. Because of this rabies cases are very low in the country. Sadly, millions of dogs abandoned here every year.

8) Argentina

About 9.2 million dogs live in Argentina and people here love to keep pets even when they are living in small apartments. Government here run campaign of vaccination and sterilisation to control their numbers.

7) Philippines

Philippines has approx 11.6 million dogs. Rabies, which is a major cause of several deaths, is a big challenge for the government. Now the government is resorting to vaccination and sterilization instead of killing the dogs.

6) Japan 

There are approximately 12 million dogs in Japan. People here love dogs and many consider these furry friends as part of the family. This is the reason that Japan’s pet industry is worth over USD10 billion.

5) Russia

One of the largest country, Russia is home of 1.5 crore dogs. Here, stray dogs are also known as ‘Metro dogs?’. These strays have surprisingly learnt to travel in trains and buses. The government and common people together take care of them.

4) India

India has approx 1.53 crore stray dogs. It is a big challenge for the country. The government has set a target to vaccinate and sterilise 70 percent dogs. The move has been taken so that their numbers can be controlled and people’s safety can also be ensured.

3) China

There are 2.74 crore dogs in China. Earlier, the Chinese government has imposed a ban on keeping pet dogs in some cities. But now people love to keep dogs as pet. As a result, China’s pet market has also grown rapidly.

2) Brazil

Brazil has approx 35.7 million dogs. Interestingly, almost half of the households have at least one pet dog. The government here also made special arrangements for vaccination and care.

1) America

America is at the top, with about 75.8 million dogs. Here, special dog parks, grooming centers, and strict animal protection laws are present for the care of pets. Strict action is taken on cases of animal cruelty.

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