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Are we choosing dogs over children?

Are you less likely to have children, because you’ve gotten a dog? Apparently, dogs are increas...

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11.29 23 May 2025


Are we choosing dogs over children?


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11.29 23 May 2025


Are you less likely to have children, because you’ve gotten a dog?

Apparently, dogs are increasingly being seen as “child surrogates”.

That having a dog could fulfills a nurturing drive similar to parenting, but with fewer demands than raising kids.

So, are we choosing dogs over babies?

Joining Andrea to discuss is Breda O’Brien, Irish Times Columnist, Pete Wedderburn, AKA Pete The Vet, Laoise Downes owner of Outpaws and Wedding Woofs and listeners.


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