An Exploration of Dog Breeding Systems in Canada

The purpose of the dataset is to characterize variation in breeding operations, daily care practices, and breeder attitudes, with a particular focus on factors relevant to animal welfare, operational scale, and decision-making. The dataset includes responses from a structured survey consisting of four main sections: Size and Management, Housing and Daily Care, Attitudes and Values, and Breeder Demographics.

It contains a combination of quantitative and qualitative data types. Numerical variables include counts (e.g., number of breeding dogs, litters per year), percentages (e.g., proportion of buyers visiting facilities), and continuous or range-based responses (e.g., age at first breeding). Categorical variables capture discrete practices and characteristics such as housing type, breeding methods, record-keeping practices, and adherence to care standards.