In the reference year 2023, there were a total of 5,945 registered dogs. Of these, 3,166 were female and 2,779 were male. The majority of these dogs, 4,869, resided in Basel, followed by 1,004 in Riehen and 72 in Bettingen. The oldest dog recorded during this period was 23 years old. The three most common dog breeds were Chihuahua with 343 registrations, Labrador with 263, and Jack Russel Terrier/Parson Russel T with 201.

The most popular names for female dogs were Luna, Kira, and Nala, while the top names for male dogs included Leo and Rocky. Among the newly registered dog names for the year, some stood out due to their uniqueness or pop-culture references. Names like "Calimero (Bobby)", "Betty Boop", "Tony Montana Cookie Salvin Ticino", and "Panda (Adidas Royalty Grace)" reflect a creative and humorous approach to naming pets.

Since 2008, there has been a noticeable increase in the total number of registered dogs. In 2019, the pre-COVID reference year, there were 5,072 dogs, which increased to 5,786 in 2022, and further to 5,945 in 2023. This upward trend suggests a growing interest in dog ownership. The increase in dog registrations around 2020–2021 could be linked to the COVID-19 pandemic, as many people sought companionship during lockdowns, leading to a surge in pet adoptions.