And the extent of that hovering in demand has been proven by the latest registrations statistics from the UK Kennel Club.
In 2021 they registered a exceptional 349,013 dogs, in comparison with 250,659 in 2020 – a rise of 39.2 per cent year-on-year.
Of the 221 completely different recognised breeds of pedigree canine, many noticed large will increase, together with the ever-popular Labrador Retriever with 61,559 registrations in 2021 in contrast with 39,905 the 12 months earlier than.
And lots of the rarer dogs additionally had a superb 12 months – for instance the Glen of Imaal Terrier loved a 130 per cent enhance in recognition from 36 registrations in 2020 to 83 in 2021.
Here are the 24 breeds which have acquired probably the most new registrations in in response to the latest Kennel Club figures.
1. Labrador Retriever
Once once more, the Labrador Retriever is the most well-liked canine within the UK with 61,559 registrations in 2021. Whether they’re golden, black, purple or chocolate, us Brits love a loyal Lab. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
2. French Bulldog
Continuing its recent enhance in recognition the French Bulldog is the UK’s second hottest breed of canine with 54,074 registrations in 2021. For a lot of the primary half of this 12 months the Frenchie was truly in entrance of the Lab however needed to accept second after a late surge by the world’s hottest canine. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
3. Cocker Spaniel
A gun canine recognized for its lively, good-natured character, the Cocker Spaniel is the UK’s third hottest canine, with 38,910 registrations in 2021. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
4. Bulldog
The Bulldog is without doubt one of the breed of canine most intently related to the UK and stays well-liked – with 15,403 registrations in 2021. Photo: Canva/Getty Images