If you are looking for a new dog and a luxuriant, fluffy coat is top of your canine wish list, then there are certain breeds you really should consider first.
The last couple of years have seen many of us add a new furry friend to our families, with the Kennel Club reporting that dog ownership has soared since the start of the pandemic.
Prospective owners looking for a new puppy have 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, along with numerous crossbreeds, so thereโs plenty of thinking to do before you choose your new best friend.
Meanwhile, some people prize a soft, fluffy coat over all other attributes โ a dog that seems to have been designed to be cuddled.
Here are the 10 fluffiest dog breeds, according to the American Kennel Club.
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1. Chow Chow
The Chow Chow is particularly well known for three things โ a cat-like independent personality, a lizard-like blue-black tongue, and its incredibly fluffy and snuggly double coat of fur. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
2. Bichon Frise
With a coat that makes them look like a fluffy cloud on legs, the Bichon Frise demands to be hugged at all times. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
3. Newfoundland
The Newfoundlandโs beautiful and thick fluffy coat kept them warm while working in freezing seas helping out fishermen. They also have webbed feet, making them great swimmers. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
4. Keeshond
The Keeshond is a fluffy pooch from Holland that has a plush two-layer coat of distinguished silver and black fur. They make great companion dogs and stick to their owners like glue. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
