In France, how can you quickly integrate into the living circle of local people? The answer is simple, you only need one dog! In the eyes of the French, "dogs" are not only important members of the family, but also legal citizens with &quo...
In France, how can you quickly integrate into the living circle of local people?
The answer is simple, you only need one dog!
In the eyes of the French, "dogs" are not only important members of the family, but also legal citizens with "identity cards" (LOFs).
So, which breed of dog does the French like to raise the most?
Recently, the French Central Canine Association (SCC) announced the ranking of "France's Most Popular" dog breeds in 2023. This ranking result is mainly based on the number of registrations of "French Origin Book". It should be noted that all registered dogs in this manual are purebred dogs, so dogs adopted in France are not included.
Next, let's reveal the list!
The "most popular dog among the French" in 2023 is it!
Australian Shepherds remain the most registered breed in the breed in the “French Book of Origin” (LOF), established by the French Central Canine Association (SCC).
"The popularity of the Australian Shepherd has continued to grow in France since its 'arrival' in France: In 1997, the number of Australian Shepherds registered with the French LOF was less than 130, and today the number of registered dogs for this breed has exceeded 150,000."
The French Central Canine Association emphasized in a press release. In 2023, there were 17,609 Australian Shepherd puppies registered in France, becoming the most popular dog breed in France.
"The Australian Shepherd is a very coveted breed because its physique, unusual eyes, and various fur are as unique as the blue meteorite color." Mathilde Beyer, department manager of LOF, told the media.
In France, a purebred Australian Shepherd sells for €900 to €1,500. Obviously, the high price has not discouraged French buyers.
"More and more young buyers (between the age of 20 and 30) are attracted by their beauty. This is a very cute dog and is suitable for posting on Instagram!"
In addition, the Golden Retriever (15276 registrations) and the Staffordshire Bulldog (10743 registrations) ranked 2nd and 3rd respectively.
The following are: Belgian Shepherd, German Shepherd, Labrador Retriever and Cavalier King Charlie Hound. Some breeds have also made significant progress, such as the Mini American Shepherd rising from 14th to 9th and the Dachshund rising from 17th to 11th.
According to the Central Canine Association, this ranking confirms the trend of dog raising in French people observed in recent years: "They like shepherds, but they also like retrievers, and recently they like primitive dogs."
At the same time, French tend to "small or medium-sized dogs" when raising dogs.
In addition, many dog names with the initial "U" appeared in 2023. The Central Canine Association explained in its press release that "Last year, the French named the most Una for bitches, while the male dog was Ulysses."
The standard configuration for the middle class? There are also contempt chains for raising dogs in France!
"Dogs as domestic animals have actually been the 'standard' of the aristocratic class since the end of the Middle Ages to the present."
histor Eric Baratay pointed out that this pattern later spread to other social classes.
"However, with the changes in the social environment, our expectations for dogs are also different. For example, for a long time, the relationship between the working class and dogs has been relatively cold."
Now, with the continuous development of society, almost every French family chooses to raise dogs. Especially with the expansion of cities, suburban housing has gradually become "urbanized", which means that even among the peasant class, the phenomenon of "raising dogs for fun".
sociologist Christophe Blanchard believes that because raising a dog also means walking, it is "a way to invest in public spaces."
"Pet dogs reflect the social class we belong to, which is a symbolic message related to stereotyped class relations. For example, the Italian greyhound of Parisians and the Mastiff of the suburbans are typical contrasts."
In addition, the breeds chosen by different people also reflect their personalized side.
"If we want to show our control over the wildness of animals, we will tend toward Marinos rather than Chihuahuas. Dogs are people's fantasy of inner qualities, and we possess them through some transformation. This is what anthropology mentions: we imagine that this object is ourselves."
Wowang team made great contributions! 500 animals participated in the Olympics
As the Paris Olympics approached, in addition to the staff preparing in a intensive manner, there was also a "large number" of Wangwang teams ready to go!
King, Elite, Shivana, these are the names of shepherd dogs who were responsible for security at the 2024 Paris Olympics. Since June last year, the Wowang team has been trained in search of explosives at a school in Cannes-Ecclus (Seine and the provinces of Marne). After half a year of repeated practice, these members will be sent to the Olympic stadium.
"We will also hold a series of activities such as accommodation, catering and the public, so these police dogs will definitely pass through such living areas." The training instructor pointed to a training room and said, "This is like a hotel room, and it is also a place for Elite to participate in. But during this training, it made a mistake, hitting the hidden explosives and charging into battle at the risk of injury."
It is reported that 500 dogs will be responsible for the security of the venue this year. They will retire from the age of eight. At the same time, coaches are also looking for foster care families. (PS: These are national hero dogs with their own "Medals". Friends who settle in France and love dogs should not miss the opportunity!)
Although Paris has been criticized by "dog shit everywhere", they are still an indispensable member of society for French people who love pets.
In the upcoming Paris Olympics, Xiangfamei is also looking forward to the figures of these little cuties!
