The survey results showed that dogs are popular among people of all ages and both genders. Golden retrievers, labradors, jack russells, and shih tzus were among the most popular dog breeds. Most respondents got their first dog when they were young, between ages 3-13, and common reasons for getting a dog included wanting a family pet or companion. The majority of people said they could not live without their dog. Key words people associated with dogs were friendly, cute, smelly, fluffy, walks, and loyal.