A huge number of us decided to welcome new pups into our homes over the last couple of years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership soared over the global pandemic.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pup – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
For those of us lucky enough to have more than one pet dog, there’s the less serious business of what to call your pack of pooches.
Luckily, there are a number of fun collective nouns for owners who have a brace or more of a particular breed.
From a grumble of Pugs, to a halo of Golden Retrievers, here are some of the best.
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5. Golden Retriever
A combination of their shining colour and reputation for being VERY good dogs, means that it's a halo of Golden Retrievers. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Shar-pei
The Shar-pei's perpetually wrinkled concerned brow has earned it the collective noun of a worry of Shar-peis. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Springer Spaniel
Owners of this famously Tigger-like breed will understand why a group of them can be referred to as a boing of Springer Spaniels. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Cocker Spaniel
A combination of a lively nature and a luxuriant coat explains the description of a tumblefuzz of Cocker Spaniels. Photo: Canva/Getty Images