As a dog owner or potential dog owner we wanted to know your answers to the questions below.  A total of 1348 people took part in this survey.

5. If you do own a dog please describe in a couple of sentences what your dog means to you. (the below quotes are just a selection from the results received)

“My dogs have changed my life for the better. I am a wheelchair user and decided that cavaliers were the best breed for me. I get so much love from my dogs, they give me a reason to get up in the mornings, to take the dogs for a walk and enjoy life again.”
Moira Hannam, West Yorkshire

“He is a bundle of joy. He will always be welcome no matter what he does or what life brings. He is simply, part of my family.”
Terri Watts, Kent

“My dog is one of my best friends, she is there for me what ever happens, and she doesn’t judge and just loves me wholeheartedly through everything. My dog means a lot more to me than some of the humans in my life.”
Laura Lyon, England

“Best Friend and confidant. Beautiful to look at, a feast for the eyes. Non political, non denominational and non discriminating, my dog is more PC than me!”
Hazel Fitzgibbon, Derbyshire

“My dogs provide me with companionship, loyalty, security, entertainment, friendship through dog activities and clubs and give me something to live for and they repay me 1000fold what time and money I spend on them. They never question my moods or motives, and are always pleased to see me.”
Jacky Cutler, Norfolk

“My Springers' mean more to me than I could have ever imagined. I am fairly new to dogs but there is such a special bond between humans and dogs. I could never now imagine not having a dog.”
Sarah Inskip, Devon

“My Dog is like having another child in the family that doesn't grow up.”
Gabby Lambert, Northumberland

“They are not my whole life, but they make my life whole.”
Vicky-Ann Tompkins, Inverness-shire

“My dogs give me unconditional love, fun, exercise, stress therapy and muddy floors.”
M B Rotherforth, West Yorkshire

“Gives an added dimension to life and underlines the ‘importance of having a positive attitude towards animals in general as well as conservation and research issues. I cannot imagine life without a dog!”
Mrs Mary Macphail, Hampshire

“My dogs are the centre of my life: Always honest, never judgemental. A constant in a rapidly changing world. I can’t imagine life without them.”
Marney Wells, Wiltshire

“Constant companionship (I live alone otherwise) and fun – I am 79 and still running in Agility, meeting people, making friends, keeping fit, my doctor is delighted!”
Unknown, Berkshire

“My dogs are stress relievers – however bad a day gets – one look into those loving eyes, a waggy tail moving and a paw always cheers me up.”
Karenza Hale, Aberdeenshire

“Our dogs light up our house – it would be empty without them.”
Cynthia M. Wiggins, Suffolk

“We always have two Labrador Retriever dogs who give us a zest for life. We cannot imagine life without them. We have met so many friends.”
Patricia Edwards

“They entertain and share my life, true, faithful and trusty friends.”
Steve Farrell, Lancashire

“Love, laughter, companionship, responsibility, exercise, pure joy of living in harmony.”
Lynda White, Nottinghamshire

“Unquestioning love and companionship and my saviour on the tragic early death of my husband some years ago, by just being there.”
Penny Pattullo, Angus

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