Study of Free-Ranging and Stray Dog Population in Omsk

Abstract

The characteristics of free-ranging and stray dog population in Omsk City (Russia) were examined. The first section contains estimates of the population density in different urban areas. The average population density is 69 animals/km2. Section 2 shows the sex ratio in dog population. The predominance of male over females has been registered with the overall sex ratio (male/female) equal 1:0,79. The section 3 characterizes the litter size for stray dogs. The average litter size is 4,3 pups per female

Keywords

• free-ranging dogs
• stray dogs
• density
• litter size
• sex ratio