“…20,31 Reasons for owning a dog were also similar to others given in Africafocused studies. 19,21,32,34 Having a pet as a watchdog was the main reason for owning one, followed by companionship. Laurenson et al, 22 in the only other study in Namibia to report on animal ownership, reported that northern Namibians in the Tsumkwe area kept dogs to herd animals and for hunting purposes, although officially this is illegal in Namibia.…”