While there's no single definitive answer for all time, Ariana Grande is often cited for having a large number (around 9) of beloved dogs at one time, while Miley Cyrus also has many (around 8-10), and historically, the Queen (Elizabeth II) had over 30 Corgis, making her a significant contender for most dogs owned by a celebrity, though these were royal corgis, not just pets.
The reality TV star Paris Hilton has always been an animal lover. She has had multiple dogs over the years, including her beloved chihuahua Tinkerbell, who would travel with her everywhere she went. According to Hola, Hilton has owned over 10 dogs throughout the years.
This is a list of Miley Cyrus's pets. She currently has eight dogs named Angel, Barbie, Happy, Bean, Emu, Kate Moss, Tani and Daisy, a pig named Puddles, two Horses named Pumpkin & Dumplin and three Cats named Lilo, Kiki and Harlem.
The most dogs ever owned by a human was 5000! A man named Kublai Khan, Mongolian General and Statesman (September 23, 1215 – February 18, 1294) owned 5000 mastiffs in the 13th century. He used them for war and hunting.
At last count, Mr Shukla had 735 dogs. There are Labradors on the farm, there are Golden Retrievers, Great Danes, Beagles, Dachshunds, Rottweilers, Saint Bernards and even a pug. There are hundreds of mongrels too. Most of the dogs are strays, the others have been abandoned by their owners.
#DidYouKnow The Nawab of Junagadh, Muhammad Mahabat Khanji III, owned more than 3000 dogs! It is said that for him, dogs were more important than all the wealth in the world. Each of his favourite dogs had an air-conditioned kennel, an attendant and a telephone! And, that's not all.
The 3-3-3 rule for dogs is a guideline for new owners, especially for rescues, showing a dog's typical adjustment phases: 3 Days (overwhelmed, decompression), 3 Weeks (settling in, learning routine, showing personality), and 3 Months (feeling at home, building trust, fully integrated). It's a framework to set expectations, reminding owners to be patient and provide structure, as every dog's timeline varies.
Approximately 69% of households in Australia own pets, with dogs being the most common (48%), followed by cats (33%) [1].
Post Iraq service and death
By 2007 Buster was with the RAF at Rosyth. He was selected for service in Afghanistan. Buster retired but remained the RAF Police mascot and his handler Flight Sergeant Barrow wrote a book - Buster: The Dog Who Saved A Thousand Lives. In 2015, the Royal Air Force announced Buster's death.
The "heartbreak breed" typically refers to the Great Dane, nicknamed this due to their loving nature combined with a significantly shorter lifespan (around 7-10 years) and predisposition to serious heart issues like Dilated Cardiomyopathy (DCM). Other breeds, like the Bernese Mountain Dog, are also called "heartbreak" dogs because of high cancer risks, while some owners find giant breeds or those with specific conditions, like Cavaliers and Pugs (heart issues), or Irish Wolfhounds (DCM), heartbreaking due to their health and mortality, despite their sweet disposition.
She has also had two dobermans called Bug and Baby. Taylor has two Scottish Fold cats named Meredith Grey and Olivia Benson. She also has a Ragdoll kitten named Benjamin Button.
Early on in the promotion of Adele's fourth studio album, 30, some fans speculated that Louie had passed away after Adele alluded to only owning two dogs, Goldendoodle puppies named Bob and Freddie. Her December 2021 Rolling Stone profile seemingly confirmed this when it again made reference to only two dogs.
Miley Cyrus has publicly shared she lives with Reinke's edema, a vocal cord disorder causing swelling, hoarseness, and a deeper, raspy voice, which she embraces as part of her unique sound but makes touring difficult. While she's mentioned this and past health struggles like ovarian cysts, rumors of severe diagnoses (like cancer) circulating online (e.g., in posts from late 2025) are unverified and likely false, as recent reports focus on her vocal condition.
Most United States presidents have kept pets while in office, or pets have been part of their families. Only James K. Polk, Andrew Johnson, and Donald Trump did not have any presidential pets while in office (however, Johnson did take care of some mice he found in his bedroom).
Findings from a study in the United Kingdom indicate that almost 75% of dogs in Britain exhibit signs of depression or anxiety, with 18% displaying symptoms on a weekly basis. Surprisingly, the study highlights that only 36% of owners are able to recognize these signals.
Large Dog Breeds That Make Great Companions
However, dogs are never included in lists of (ritually) unclean animals, and passages elsewhere indicate they did serve more positive roles. Job, for example, mentions in passing the dogs tending his flocks (30:1), and Isaiah refers to both sheep dogs and guard dogs (56:10–11).
An hour for a dog feels much longer than an hour for a human because dogs perceive time more slowly due to their faster metabolism and heightened awareness of routines, so a 10-minute wait can feel like 70 minutes to them, and your hour-long absence feels like an eternity, though they don't grasp clock time but rather the intervals between events like meals, walks, and your return.
German Shepherds
They are intelligent and affectionate around adults and children, alike, but will stand up to threats from strangers. German Shepherds are commonly used by the police force as executive protection dogs and perform tasks such as bomb and drug detection.
Australia's most popular dog breed is consistently the Cavoodle (a Poodle-Cavalier King Charles Spaniel cross), often followed by the beloved Labrador Retriever and Golden Retriever, though French Bulldogs are also extremely popular, with "oodle" (Poodle-mix) breeds dominating recent lists alongside traditional family favorites.
But in terms of ownership, more households include dogs than cats. Dogs are more popular than cats in the U.S. As of 2022, 44.5% of U.S. households own dogs and 29% of households own cats.
Dementia (including Alzheimer's disease) is now Australia's leading cause of death overall, closely followed by ischaemic heart disease, with the gap narrowing as the population ages; however, coronary heart disease remains the top killer for males, while dementia leads for females. Other major causes include cerebrovascular disease (stroke), lung cancer, and chronic lower respiratory diseases (COPD).
The seven second rule. Put the back of your hand on the pavement. If you cannot hold it for seven seconds, it is too hot to walk for your dogs. This rule also applies to dogs riding in the bed of a pickup truck.
The most commonly surrendered dog type is the "pit bull type" (including mixes), often due to negative stereotypes, breed-specific legislation, and high energy levels, followed by other popular breeds like German Shepherds, Huskies, and Labrador Retrievers that may not fit owner lifestyles. Breeds like Staffordshire Bull Terriers (especially mixes) also top surrender lists in some regions like Australia.