Many of us have welcomed new four-legged family members over the last few years, as the Kennel Club has seen dog ownership soar to record levels.
While there are a huge range of diverse breeds across the country, some are a rarer sight in parks than others according to the research by outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Millets.
Just a single Azawakh was registered with the Kennel Club, while less than 300 new Deerhounds, King Charles Spaniels or Cardigan Welsh Corgis were registered, meaning they are now considered ‘vulnerable’.
But others have seen their popularity soar – here are the top 13 most popular breeds.
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5. Bulldog
The fourth most popular dog is the Bulldog, with over 11,000 registered last year, an increase of 17 per cent on 2019. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Springer Spaniel
Springer Spaniels are still a common choice for dog owners, coming in at sixth, but registrations are down by 30 per cent compared to a decade ago. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Golden Retriever
Coming in at seventh is the always-popular Golden Retriever - a dog that was bred to retrieve shot wildfowl for hunters. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Pug
It would seem that Pugs aren't as fashionable as they once were. They now rank ninth after a steep decline in registrations - with just 6,000 this year compared to over 11,000 as recently as 2017. Photo: Canva/Getty Images