The last couple of years have seen many of us add a new furry friend to our families, with the Kennel Club reporting that dog ownership has soared since the start of the pandemic.
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.
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Those with active lifestyles might want to consider a larger dog, while somebody with allergies will be looking for a hypoallerganic dog.
Meanwhile, some people prize a soft, fluffy coat over all other attributes – a dog that seems to have been designed to be cuddled.
Here are the 10 fluffiest dog breeds, according to the American Kennel Club.
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5. Great Pyrenees
Great Pyrenees puppies are so fluffy you could be forgiven for mistaking them for lambs. Their weather resistant white coat is quite high-maintenance - needing brushed at least once a week. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Pomeranian
Pomeranians may look like canine feather dusters but their gorgeous coat had a serious purpose. They are descendants of Icelandic sled dogs and needed all that adorable fuzz to keep warm. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Rough Collie
Another dog breed that needs regular brushing on account of its fluffiness, the rought-coated Collie actually has two layers of hair - and the soft undercoat is so thick it's difficult to even see this pup's skin through it. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Pekingese
Chinese royalty made great use of the Pekingese's extreme fluffiness - using them as handwarmers in the imperial court. Photo: Canva/Getty Images