We’re a nation of dog lovers, with around one-in-three households containing a four-legged friend.
That means that there are around three million pups living in the UK, with the army of dog owners growing every year.
There are 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside countless crossbreeds, so there’s no lack of choice.
According to the UK Kennel Club, the top five most popular breeds of dog in Britain last year were, in order, the Labrador Retriever, the Cocker Spaniel, the French Bulldog and the Miniature Dachshund.
But, according to new research by PetProov.com, the breeds most commonly searched for online are very different.
The Labrador barely made the top 20, which was topped by the Cane Corso, originally bred in Italy as a guard dog and not recognised by the UK Kennel Club.
With its broad head, muscular frame and protective instincts, it can be affectionate with family, but also strong-willed, energetic and challenging without experienced handling and early training - very much not a breed for inexperienced dog owners.
Here are the 10 most searched for breeds of dog.
5. Cocker Spaniel
Completing the top five is the Cocker Spaniel, with 83,000 montly searches. Originally bred as hunting dogs in Britain, the term 'cocker' comes from their favoured game - the woodcock. | Canva/Getty Images
6. Belgian Malinois
There are around 78,000 searches for the Belgian Malinois each month. Historically it was used as a herding dog and in modern-day Belgium it carries out many of the roles German Shephards do in the UK - used by the Belgian police and armed services. | Canva/Getty Images
7. Chow Chow
The distinctive Chow Chow attracts around 76,000 searches a month. It's an ancient breed of Chinese dog that is thought to date back more than 7,000 years. | Canva/Getty Images
8. Rottweiler
The Rottweiler was the 16th most popular breed of dog registered with the UK Kennel Club last year, with 2,209 new puppies recorded. They attract 74,000 monthly searches. | Canva/Getty Images