Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health conducted a survey about dogs and cats of pets. In Tokyo, according to the survey
- Number of male dogs is almost same as the number of female dogs.
- Pet shop has the highest portion in the dog suppliers. 50% owners got dogs from pet shops.
- 89% owners have registered their dogs. In Japan, owners have to register their dogs to the local authority in order to prevent rabies.
The survey was conducted in 2011 Oct. - 2012 Mar.
Table 1: Pet dogs by gender
| Gender | Number |
| Male | 145 |
| Female | 151 |
| No answer | 2 |
| Total | 298 |
Table 2: How owner got the dog
| Source | Number |
| Born at home | 11 |
| From pet shop | 150 |
| From acquaintance | 67 |
| Found dog outdoors | 5 |
| From public pet adoption organization | 5 |
| From private pet adoption organization | 22 |
| Others | 37 |
| No answer | 1 |
Table 3: Ratio of registered dogs
| Status | Number |
| Registered | 265 |
| Not registered | 23 |
| Unknown | 4 |
| No answer | 6 |
Source is Tokyo Metropolitan Government Bureau of Social Welfare and Public Health. //www.fukushihoken.metro.tokyo.jp/kankyo/aigo/horeishiryou/siryou.files/23tyousa_gaiyou.pdf
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