Table 2.
Results of the categorical variables related to pet ownership which were obtained through the questionnaire distributed to Seoul citizens between the ages of 19 and 39 (n = 654).
| Variables | Category | Total number | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Age of first pet ownership | |||
| <6 years old | 64 | 9.79% | |
| 6–12 years old | 134 | 20.49% | |
| 13–18 years old | 131 | 20.03% | |
| Above 19 years old | 325 | 49.69% | |
| Other species in the house | |||
| Yes | 178 | 27.22% | |
| No | 476 | 72.78% | |
| Numbers of dogs in the house | |||
| 1 | 525 | 80.28% | |
| 2 | 103 | 15.75% | |
| 3 | 18 | 2.75% | |
| ≥4 | 8 | 1.22% | |
| Source | |||
| Adopted from shelter | 37 | 5.66% | |
| Strayed in | 22 | 3.36% | |
| Pet shop | 228 | 34.86% | |
| Breeder | 52 | 7.95% | |
| Friend or gifted | 308 | 47.09% | |
| Born in house | 1 | 0.15% | |
| Veterinarian | 3 | 0.46% | |
| Internet | 3 | 0.46% | |