Of Dogs: World Population

They are the most successful mammal on earth after humans. We invited them in 15,000 years ago, and they never left. Today, as we look at the staggering number—nearly 1 billion strong—we aren't just looking at a population statistic.

While an exact census is impossible (dogs don’t exactly fill out government forms), experts estimate that the world population of dogs

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These are the lucky ones. They sleep on couches, eat processed kibble, and visit veterinarians. The highest concentration of pet dogs is found in the United States (roughly 90 million), China (over 110 million), and Brazil (around 70 million). In these regions, dogs are family members, often wearing sweaters in winter and celebrating birthdays with pup-cakes. While an exact census is impossible (dogs don’t

That’s right. For every eight people on the planet, there is roughly one dog.

We are looking at the most successful partnership in the history of evolution.