Over 6,200 (6,203) dog licences were issued in Kerry during the first five months of the year.
Figures compiled by Kerry County Council, show that 21 fines relating to dogs were issued during the same period.
The council also rehomed 67 dogs between January and the end of May this year.
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Overall last year, more than 15,000 (15,692) dog licences were issued, and 155 dogs were rehomed by the council.