| First, some ownership facts... (approximately) | ||||||||
Record holders: US (5 times), Russia (59% cats) | ||||||||
| | Dogs (33%) | United States (48%) | | | Ferrets (1%) | United States (2%) | | ||
| Cats (27%) | Russia (59%) | | | Parrots (1%) | Brazil (5%) | ||||
| Fish (12%) | United Kingdom (12%) | | | Horses (1%) | Iceland (10%) | ||||
| Birds (6%) | Australia (23%) | | | Rats (1%) | United Kingdom (3%) | ||||
| Hamsters (5%) | Germany (10%) | | | Mice (1%) | Germany (2%) | ||||
| Rabbits (4%) | United Kingdom (7%) | | | Chinchillas (0,5%) | United States (1%) | ||||
| Guinea Pigs (3%) | Switzerland (8%) | | | Hedgehogs (0,5%) | Japan (2%) | ||||
| Turtles (2%) | Japan (5%) | | | Hermit Crabs (0,5%) | United States (1%) | ||||
| Chickens (2%) | Indonesia (15%) | | | Frogs (0,5%) | Australia (2%) | ||||
| Reptiles (2%) | Australia (6%) | | | Snails (0,5%) | Japan (1%) | ||||
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