Total

Tied down

50% (N = 12)

Travel/holidays

25% (N = 6)

Avoid pain of loss

12.5% (N = 3)

No time because of work

12.5% (N = 3)

Not hygienic

4% (N = 1)

Partner does not want a dog

4% (N = 1)

Might outlive me

4% (N = 1)

More work

8% (N = 2)