Total dog population in Canada 2020, by size

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M. Shahbandeh,
Feb 15, 2024
In 2020, there were approximately 3.19 million large dogs (over 50 lbs or over 23 kg) in Canadian households as pets. In contrast, small dogs (up to 20 lbs or 9 kg) had a total population of around 1.97 million.

Total dog population in Canada in 2020, by size (in millions)

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2021

Region

Canada

Survey time period

2020

Supplementary notes

Figures have been rounded.
*Large dogs weighing over 50 lbs or over 23 kg.
**Medium dogs weighing 20 to 50 lbs or 9 to 23 kg.
***Small dogs weighing up to 20 lbs or 9 kg. Adapted from Statistics Canada, agriculture.canada.ca, 2020. This does not constitute an endorsement by Statistics Canada of this product.

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