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Table 4 Estimates (Median and Credibility Intervals) based on Bayesian analysis of the Public survey and the estimates of the subpopulations of dogs from each source.

From: Estimation of the number and demographics of companion dogs in the UK

 

Public survey

Veterinary Practices

Pet Insurance

UK Kennel Club

Estimate of population

9,409,000

16,400,000

4,774,000

7,069,000

95% CI

8,089,000-11,530,000

12,510,000-21,470,000

3,609,000-6,973,000

4,514,000-12,930,000

Proportion of dogs in sub population

 

0.77

0.42

0.29

95% CI

 

0.62-0.92

0.29-0.55

0.17-0.43

Estimate of subpopulation

 

8,283,869

2,000,000*

2,116,871*

95% CI

 

7,813,432-11,225,435

NA

1,696,647*-2,425,060*

  1. *indicates figures not based on Bayesian analysis where CI refers to Confidence Intervals