The French love their dogs.
In a country with more than 7.5 million canines, 33% of households have a four-legged companion, according to the CSA's "Dogs and the French" barometer unveiled on Wednesday.
Some 84% of respondents say they like dogs.
Among owners, 85% of whom consider it a full member of the family, three quarters cannot imagine living without this animal and a third are even considering adopting another.
As for those who do not have one, 21% of respondents say they “intend to adopt one”.
The Australian Shepherd, darling of the French since 2018, retains its place as number 1 in the 2021 ranking of the favorite pedigree dogs of the French, announced Thursday the Centrale canine company which manages the LOF (French origin book) #AFP pic.twitter. com/scMqQYmWEB
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Today essential pet, the status of the dog has evolved in a few decades.
"For centuries, the dog has proven to be the essential utilitarian auxiliary of Homo Sapiens for guarding, hunting and even war," explains sociologist Christophe Blanchard.
"Today far from being taboo, the unconditional love that owners have for their dogs is assumed and widely claimed by 9 out of 10 people."
The French attribute to their dog qualities such as fidelity, loyalty and courage, "so many virtues that one does not necessarily find with his neighbor", continues the sociologist.
“In an increasingly individualistic society, the dog is the living being that will not disappoint us.
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Vector of social bond, the dog is also a mediator on the outside world for the fragile and vulnerable people.
La Centrale Canine, an organization recognized by the Ministry of Agriculture which commissioned this survey, is organizing the “European Dog Show 2022” in Paris from April 22 to 24.
17,000 dogs from 54 countries are in the running for the title of “Europe's most beautiful dog”.
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