Table 2.
Description of demographic and acquisition-related factors in the UK Pandemic Puppies 21-month cohort (n = 985)
| Variable | Category | n | % |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sold without mother present | No | 770 | 78.17 |
| Yes | 213 | 21.62 | |
| Missing | 2 | 0.20 | |
| First-time dog owner | No | 604 | 61.32 |
| Yes | 380 | 38.58 | |
| Missing | 1 | 0.10 | |
| Sold under six weeks of age | No | 982 | 99.70 |
| Yes | 2 | 0.20 | |
| Missing | 1 | 0.10 | |
| Owner saw health test results of mother/father | No | 442 | 44.87 |
| Yes | 508 | 51.57 | |
| Missing | 35 | 3.55 | |
| Owner reported dog had one or more disorders ‘soon after’ acquisition | No | 765 | 77.66 |
| Yes | 220 | 22.34 | |
| Missing | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Owner reported health issues they were concerned about (at time of first questionnaire) | No | 924 | 93.81 |
| Yes | 44 | 4.47 | |
| Missing | 17 | 1.73 | |
| Dog sex | Male | 518 | 52.59 |
| Female | 465 | 47.21 | |
| Missing | 2 | 0.20 | |
| Purebred status | Crossbred | 307 | 31.17 |
| Purebred | 678 | 68.83 | |
| Missing | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Owner age | 18–24 years | 42 | 27.61 |
| 25–34 years | 188 | 19.09 | |
| 35–44 years | 184 | 18.68 | |
| 45–54 years | 272 | 27.61 | |
| 55–64 years | 184 | 18.68 | |
| 65–74 years | 99 | 10.05 | |
| ≥ 75 years | 14 | 1.42 | |
| Missing | 2 | 0.20 | |
| Dog insurance status at 21-months | Not insured | 117 | 11.88 |
| Insured | 813 | 82.54 | |
| Missing | 55 | 5.58 | |
| Owner gender | Female | 888 | 90.15 |
| Male | 96 | 9.75 | |
| Missing | 1 | 0.10 | |
| Dog Neutered | No | 385 | 39.09 |
| Yes | 557 | 56.55 | |
| Missing | 43 | 4.37 | |
| Purebred/designer status | Crossbred | 43 | 4.37 |
| Designer Crossbred | 264 | 26.80 | |
| Purebred | 678 | 68.83 | |
| Missing | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Typical adult bodyweight | ≤ 10 kg | 196 | 19.90 |
| 10 to < 20 kg | 379 | 38.48 | |
| 20 to < 30 kg | 214 | 21.73 | |
| 30 to < 40 kg | 137 | 13.91 | |
| ≥ 40 kg | 17 | 1.73 | |
| Missing | 42 | 4.26 | |
| Breed group | Not KC recognised | 315 | 31.98 |
| Gundog | 289 | 29.34 | |
| Hound | 92 | 9.34 | |
| Pastoral | 66 | 6.70 | |
| Terrier | 91 | 9.24 | |
| Toy | 28 | 2.84 | |
| Utility | 69 | 7.01 | |
| Working | 35 | 3.55 | |
| Missing | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Owner took dog to a vet for any health problem(s) after they brought them home (at the time of the first questionnaire) | No | 691 | 70.15 |
| Yes | 280 | 28.43 | |
| Missing | 14 | 1.42 | |
| Breeder gave worming treatment before owner took puppy home | No | 87 | 8.83 |
| Yes | 888 | 90.15 | |
| Missing | 10 | 1.02 | |
| Sold without microchip details | No | 923 | 93.71 |
| Yes | 15 | 1.52 | |
| Missing | 47 | 4.77 | |
| Purchased breed/crossbreed due to long life-expectancy | No | 830 | 84.26 |
| Yes | 155 | 15.74 | |
| Missing | 0 | 0.00 | |
| Owner paid deposit to secure puppy | No | 273 | 27.72 |
| Yes | 696 | 70.66 | |
| Missing | 16 | 1.62 | |
| Breeder had provided puppy with first vaccinations prior to acquisition | No | 306 | 31.07 |
| Yes | 669 | 67.92 | |
| Missing | 10 | 1.02 | |
| Purchased breed/crossbreed for exercise encouragement | No | 625 | 63.45 |
| Yes | 360 | 36.55 | |
| Missing | 0 | 0.00 |