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What pets do you have?
| What pets do you have? | ||
| Pet | Girls | Boys |
|---|---|---|
| % | ||
| Dog | 51 | 48 |
| Cat | 43 | 39 |
| Fish | 30 | 28 |
| No pet | 19 | 22 |
| Bird | 11 | 11 |
| Hamster | 9 | 9 |
| Rabbit | 8 | 6 |
| Reptile | 4 | 6 |
| Guinea pig | 4 | 4 |
| Gerbil | 2 | 3 |
| Other | 11 | 9 |
| Elementary students only, grades 4 to 8 (sec. 2 in Quebec). Percentages do not add up to 100% because students were asked to choose all pets they have. Source: Census at School - Canada, 2004/05. |
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