Dog Registrations Rise to 6,147 in 2024, Up from 5,072 in 2019

October 12, 2025

In 2024, there are 6,147 registered dogs, with a notable increase since 2008, likely influenced by the COVID-19 pandemic, as many sought companionship during lockdowns. The most common breeds are Chihuahua, Labrador, and Französische Bulldogge, while popular names include Luna, Nala, Rocky, and Kira, with some unique names inspired by pop culture.

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In the reference period of 2024, there are a total of 6,147 registered dogs. Of these, 3,268 are female and 2,879 are male. The distribution of dogs across different regions shows that 5,031 dogs reside in Basel, 1,042 in Riehen, and 74 in Bettingen. The oldest dog recorded is 24 years old. The three most common dog breeds during this period are Chihuahua with 340 individuals, Labrador with 290, and Französische Bulldogge with 210.

The most popular dog names for this period include Luna with 154 occurrences, Nala with 84, and Rocky and Kira both with 76. Among the newly registered dog names, some stand out for their uniqueness or pop-culture references. Names like Bailey James Dumbledore, Bumblebee, Mr. Darcy, and El Chapo suggest inspiration from movies, literature, and television.

Since 2008, the total number of registered dogs has shown a clear upward trend. In 2008, there were fewer dogs compared to the 6,147 recorded in 2024. This increase is particularly noticeable around the 2020–2021 period, which may be linked to the COVID-19 pandemic. During this time, many people sought companionship during lockdowns, potentially leading to a rise in dog ownership. In 2019, the year before the pandemic, there were 5,072 registered dogs, indicating a significant increase in the subsequent years.


Table 1: Top 10 Most Popular Dog Names in 2024
Dog Name Number of Dogs
Luna 154
Nala 84
Rocky 76
Kira 76
Mia 62
Bella 62
Milo 54
Lucy 54
Lucky 52
Leo 52


Table 2: 10 most Popular Dog Breeds in 2024
Dog Breed Number of Dogs
Chihuahua 340
Labrador 290
Französische Bulldogge 210
Yorkshire Terrier 200
Jack Russel Terrier/Parson Russel T 195
Spitz, klein, mittel u gross 173
Pudel, klein und mittel 167
Dackel 165
Golden Retriever 149
Malteser 144

Figure 1: Annual Number of Dogs in Basel by Sex

Figure 2: wordcloud
Word Cloud

Data source: Hundenamen im Kanton Basel-Stadt seit 2008, Hundebestand im Kanton Basel-Stadt seit 1970, Registrierte Hunde nach Postleitzahl und verschiedenen Merkmalen seit 2008

🤖 This text was generated with the assistance of AI. All quantitative statements are derived directly from the dataset listed under Data Source.