Approximately 500 million dogs exist globally, with the US, Brazil, and China having the highest populations. Europe has around 90 million pet dogs, but cats outnumber dogs at 108 million. Germany leads the EU in dog ownership, while Hungary has the highest dogs per capita. The pet market in Europe is significant, valued at €30 billion in 2023, with a steady increase in pet ownership driven by millennials and older adults. Teljes cikk (Euronews.com)