Lovable Labs hold the No. 1 spot in 11 of the city’s 12 neighbourhoods — including downtown, where they have knocked pugs from pre-eminence.
Labradors and Labrador-crosses are once again ranked as top dogs after a canine count of the City of Victoria’s favourite breeds.
The number of licensed dogs in the city has dropped slightly from 6,500 to 6,444 in the past decade, while the human population has increased by about 12,000. As for the city’s favourite dog names, Luna, Lucy and Poppy are tops among females, with Charlie, Max and Cooper leading the way among males.
With people giving donations for the chance to vote, and Lynda and Murray Farmer matching donations up to $10,000, a total of $16,592 was raised. “The centre’s mission to create vibrant experiences that inspire learning, exploration and protection of the Salish Sea bioregion relies heavily on community support,” said executive director Pauline Finn. “With rising operating costs and the need for 24-hour animal care, community donations are crucial.” In the event of a tie, the winning name will be decided through an Instagram poll.
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