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. 2026 Apr 1;35:e18. doi: 10.1017/awf.2026.10077

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