Why do People Buy Dogs with Potential Welfare Problems Related to Extreme Conformation and Inherited Disease? A representative study of Danish owners of four small dog breeds

Authors

Peter Sandøe, University of Copenhagen, Department of Food and Resource Economics
Sara V. Kondrup, University of Copenhagen, Department of Food and Resource Economics
Pauleen C. Bennet, La Trobe University, Department of Psychology and Counseling
Bjørn Forkman, University of Copenhagen, Department of Large Animal Sciences
Iben Meyer, University of Copenhagen, Department of Large Animal Sciences
Helle Friis Proschowsky, Danish Kennel Club
James A. Serpell, University of Pennsylvania, School of Veterinary Medicine, Department of Clinical Studies
Thomas Bøker Lund, University of Copenhagen, Department of Food and Resource Economics

Document Type

Article

Publication Date

2017

Abstract

A sample of owners of four dog breeds – French Bulldog, Chihuahua, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Cairn Terrier (as a breed with average health problems) – drawn from the Danish dog registry were asked about their planning to acquire the dog and their understanding of the potential health and behavior issues associated with each.

Recommended Citation

Sandøe, P., Kondrup, S. V., Bennett, P. C., Forkman, B., Meyer, I., Proschowsky, H. F., Serpell, J.A. & Lund, T. B. (2017). Why do people buy dogs with potential welfare problems related to extreme conformation and inherited disease? A representative study of Danish owners of four small dog breeds. PloS one, 12(2), e0172091.