Further to the post a couple of days ago about Dogsblog.com and September being National Dog Adoption Month in the UK, here are some interesting facts and statistics supplied by Dogsblog.com. I think the breeds or mixes we choose to live with can often reveal insights into our character - what can you deduce about the celebrities from the dogs they choose? How very sad that so many Staffies are in need of good homes too - what does that say about us all? Here's the information:
Celebrity Dog Rescuers
Jennifer Aniston – Corgi cross Terrier called Norman and German Shepherd called Dolly
J.K Rowling – Owns a rescue Greyhound
Thadie Newton – Adopted a Cross-Breed puppy called Maggie from The Dogs Trust
Kevin Spacey – Adopted a rescue Cross-Breed from Battersea Dogs Home
Paul O'Grady – Olga the Terrier Cross and Bullseye the Westie Cross
Geri Halliwell – Harry the Shih-Tzu
Annette Crosbie – Famously helps promote rescue Greyhounds and owns three
Graham Norton – Terrier Cross called Madge
John Barrowman – Jack Russell Terrier named Captain Jack
Doggy Facts
Most popular breed in the UK
• Labrador
• English Cocker Spaniel
• English Springer Spaniel
• German Shepherd Dog
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier
(Source: Kennel Club)
Average cost to buy as puppies from breeders
• Labrador £500-800
• English Cocker Spaniel £500-800
• English Springer Spaniel £500-800
• German Shepherd Dog £500-800
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier £300-500
Popular breeds on DogsBlog.com
• Staffordshire Bull Terrier (240 looking for homes)
• Greyhound (198 looking for homes)
• Lurcher (121 looking for homes)
• Jack Russell Terrier (58 looking for homes)
• German Shepherd Dog and Rottweiler (both 52 looking for homes)