According to the Kennel Club figures the number of people welcoming new dogs into their homes in recent years has soared to record levels.
Around one-in-three UK households now contain at least one four-legged friend.
Some of the most in-demand include Labrador Retrievers, French Bulldogs and Labrador Retrievers, while others have seen their popularity flatline.
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Of course, once you’ve decided to add a four-legged friend to your family, there’s the tricky business of what to call your new pooch.
Insurance company GoCompare has carried out some research into the most popular dog names chosen over lockdown.
So don’t be surprised if you get more than you expected when you call back a dog with one of these 10 names in the park.
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