If you’ve been thinking about getting a new dog then you’re not alone – Royal Kennel Club (that’s the new name for the UK Kennel Club) figures show that the number of people looking for puppies has surged to record levels over recent years.
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes - the UK Kennel Club recognises 221 different pedigree dogs, from Affenpinscher to Yorkshire Terrier (there are sadly no dog breeds starting with the letter ‘z’!).
Then there are all manner of crossbreeds, from so-called ‘designer dogs’ to lovable mongrels.
So there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest four-legged addition – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or an easy to train dog.
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There is even scientific research to guide you, in particular psychologist Stanley Coren’s groundbreaking book The Intelligence of Dogs.
But even when you’ve settled on a type of dog, there’s still the tricky task of choosing a name.
If you’ve opted for an adorable Dachshund then personalised gift site yappy.com can help – they’ve surveyed thousands of their customers to come up with the most popular names people choose for their lovable Lab.
Here are their top 10 Dachshund names.
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1. Rollo
The most popular sausage dog name is Rollo. It means 'wolf' in old Norse, as well as being the name of a popular chocolate and caramel sweet. | Getty Images
2. Peggy
There are no shortage of Dachshunds called Peggy, according to the research. The name means 'pearl' so is perfect for these precious pups. | AFP via Getty Images
3. Frank
The next most popular Dachshund moniker is Frank. It comes from the Latin name Francis and means 'free one'. | Getty Images
4. Coco
Coco is one of the most popular name for dogs of all breeds - and the same is true for Dachshunds. | Getty Images for DKNY and Human'