The doggie census is in and doodles lead the pack in Oak Bay with 182 registered pets described as doodles or doodle mixes. TheyB次元官网网址檙e top among the 1,642 licensed dogs in the community B次元官网网址� 839 females at 89 per cent spayed and 803 male dogs with 82 per cent of them neutered.
While the Labradoodle and doodle mix leads the way at 182, Labs remain popular with 147 registered in Oak Bay. Golden retrievers round out the Top 3 at 102, with mixed breeds and poodles following.
Consistent with the past few years, Molly remains the most popular name with Daisy and Poppy tied for second and Charlie rounding third.
Other popular names include Luna, Lucy, Gracie, Penny, Riley, Teddy, Lily, Max, Rosie, Bailey, Bella, Coco, Olive, Scout, Finn and Henry.
In Oak Bay, all dogs older than four months must be licensed every year. A dog licence provides protection for pets, according to the district, providing key information to the contractor in the community, Victoria Animal Control Services.
Spayed or neutered dogs are $39 until Feb. 1 going up $5 after that. Intact dogs are $50 until Feb. 1 and $55 later than that.
The minimum penalty for an unlicensed dog is $50.
Licensing is available online at . Replacement tags are also available for $5.
