Table 5.
The beta estimate and standard error for each factor in the general linear model examining the relationship between breed type, owner age, the presence of children in the home, whether this was the owner’s first dog, and owner perception of perceived costs of ownership.
| Variables | Estimate | Std. Error |
|---|---|---|
| Intercept | 0.27 | 0.01 |
| Mixed-breed (ref: Doodle) | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Purebred (ref: Doodle) | 0.00 | 0.01 |
| Owner aged 35–54 (ref: Owner aged 18–34) | −0.01 | 0.01 |
| Owner aged 55+ (ref: Owner aged 18–34) | −0.03 *** | 0.01 |
| Children in home (ref: No children) | 0.02 *** | 0.01 |
| First dog (ref: Not first dog) | 0.03 *** | 0.01 |
*** p < 0.001.