It’s estimated that there are a remarkable 13.5 million dogs in the UK - meaning that more that a third of homes contain at least one perfect pooch.
It means that dogs are, by quite distance, the most popular pet in the country (followed by cats and fish), with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds.
When it comes to choosing on your perfect pup there are many things to factor in, opting for a small dog if you don’t have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies.
Terriers are a type of dog that are hugely popular in the UK, perfect for people who have active lifestyles (they need plenty of exercise).
The UK Kennel Club recognises over 30 breeds of these canine characters – issuing Kennel Club Pedigree Certificates to pups that make the grade.
21. English Toy Terrier (Black & Tan)
Created in 19th century England by crossing the Old English Black and Tan Terrier and Manchester Terrier, the English Toy Terrier was bred for bloodsports. They were used by Victorians in the 'rat pit' where bets were taken on how many rats a dog would kill. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
22. Norfolk Terrier
First bred in the 1880s, the Norfolk Terrier was originally called the Cantab Terrier - due to the fashion of students keeping them at Cambridge University. Closely related to the Norwich Terrier, the breeds were only officially recognised as being distinct in 1979. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
23. Scottish Terrier
Affectionately known as the Scottie Dog, the Scottish Terrier is another of the breeds of Terrier that come from the Highlands. They were originally used to hunt vermin on farms and crofts. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
24. Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier
Refered to in their native Ireland as 'the Poor Man's Wolfhound', the Soft-coated Wheaten Terrier has been used for over two hundred years as an all-purpose working dog. They share ancestry with the Kerry Blue Terrier and the Irish Terrier. Photo: Canva/Getty Images