The last couple of years have seen many of us add a new furry friend to our families, with the Kennel Club reporting dog ownership has soared.
Prospective owners looking for a new puppy have 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, along with numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you choose your new best friend.
Those with active lifestyles might want to consider a larger dog, while somebody with allergies will be looking for a hypoallerganic dog.
Meanwhile, some will need a dog that can be left alone in the house without causing any problems while they pop out to work or socialise.
If that is the case there are certain dogs that should be immediately removed from your list of prospective pet pups.
Here are the 10 breeds of dog that hate to be left alone.
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9. Fox Terrier
Fox Terriers need to be kept intellectually stimulated to stay happy. Deprive them of this regularly and you can expect everything they can get their paws on to be destroyed. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. Poodle
Poodles of all sizes - toy, miniature and standard - get very stressed when their owner leaves them alone. They'll certainly let you know if this is the case - barking and howling until you return. Photo: Canva/Getty Images