New statistics released by the city council on the number of dogs in the city and their locations, shows that St Albans, Spreydon and Belfast are the top three most popular suburbs for dog owners.
The total number of dogs in the city as of August 16 is 31,859 dogs, which includes all registered dogs in the city, as well as some that have been registered previously, but are yet to be registered for this year.
About a quarter of dogs in the city live in north-western suburbs homes, and the eastern suburbs are not far behind. Together the two groups of owners make up half of the city's registered dogs.
About 19 per cent live in south-eastern households, 17 per cent in south-western suburbs, and the other 13 to 14 per cent live elsewhere around the city.
Most popular dog breeds in the city
2015: Labrador, 4686; staffordshire bull terrier, 2660; bichon frise, 2408; border collie, 2041; jack russell, 1837; fox terrier, 1123; cocker spaniel, 1114; german shepherd, 1038; huntaway, 931; golden retriever, 889
2014: Labrador, 4948; staffordshire bull terrier, 2821; bichon frise, 2476; border collie, 2146; jack russell, 1947; fox terrier, 1237; german shepherd, 1156; cocker spaniel, 1153; golden retriever, 956; huntaway, 954
Most dogs:
St Albans, 1452; Spreydon, 1114; Belfast, 975; Papanui, 946; Hornby, 936; Bishopdale, 853; Woolston, 841; Burwood, 784; Halswell, 775; Redwood, 773
Least dogs:
Bexley, 2; Ferrymead, 3; Middleton, 3; Redwood Park, 19; Balmoral Hill, 20; Richmond Hill, 25; Phillipstown, 40; Moncks Bay, 54; Masham, 57; North Shore, 58
Total number of registered dogs as of August 16: 31,859