One in Five Puppy Buyers No Longer Have Their Pet Two Years Later
Submitted on Feb 20, 2011 (Original item from November, 2010 - January, 2011)
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Short Description:
This RSPCA survey examined the behavior of people who purchased purebred puppies within the last two years and found that 24% of these buyers made their selection on appearance; most (56%) did not see the puppy with its mother prior to purchase.
Abstract:
Other survey findings reveal that people who do buy puppies only do a minimum amount of research. Over 60% of respondents visited just one litter of puppies before deciding on an animal, while 40% spent one week or less on the decision. In addition, researchers found that about 3% of the puppies purchased over the past two years have either died or have been euthanized, while about 36% have experienced health problems.
Spot Check Number:
1613
Sponsor:
RSPCA
Animal Type:
Dogs
Record Type:
News Article, Organizational Publication or Materials
Research Method:
Online Survey
Geographic Region:
International
Number of Participants:
848
Population Descriptors:
People who have purchased purebred puppies within previous two years
Year Conducted:
November, 2010 - January, 2011
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