A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the last few years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership has soared to record levels.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
But even when you’ve settled on a type of dog, there’s still the tricky task of choosing a name.
If you’ve opted for an adorable Dachshund then personalised gift site yappy.com can help – they’ve surveyed thousands of their customers to come up with the most popular names people choose for their sausage dogs.
Here are their top 10 Dachshund names.
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5. Slinky
Another popular Dachshund name is Slinky - no doubt inspired by the canine character in the Toy Story films. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Digby
Digby was famously the biggest dog in the world, but it's still a top name for owners of tiny sausage dogs. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Snoop
Snoop is another name people love for their adorable sausage dogs. Whether it's because of cartoon dog Snoopy, or rapper Snoop Dogg, it's an adorable name. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Peggy
There are no shortage of Dachshunds called Peggy, according to the research. The name means 'pearl' so is perfect for these precious pups. Photo: Canva/Getty Images