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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9. Tibetan Mastiff
Highly prized as a status symbol in China, the Tibetan Mastiff's thick double coat can be groomed to make the dogs look like they have a lion's mane. In fact, some people mistakenly believed that the breed was descended from the king of the jungle. They shed once a year - covering anything they brush up against with mats of fur. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. Samoyed
The Samoyed can claim to have both one of the fluffiest and one of the whitest coats in the dog world. Their coat is both dirt and water resistant, making them a surprisingly low-maintenance breed. Photo: Canva/Getty Images