We’re officially a nations of dog owners, with the UK’s most popular pet living in around one-in-three households (and rising).
That means that there are around three million pooches living here, with more people choosing to join the army of dog lovers every week.
Of course, if you are looking to welcome a dog into your family, there are 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
Choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example opting for a small dog if you don’t have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies.
Snoozing alongside your furry friend is many people’s idea of a perfect night’s sleep, but there are common downsides that come with sharing a bed with your dog.
From finding drool patches on your pillow, deafening snoring, and endless amounts of dog hair left between the sheets, having your pooch in the bed can sometimes not be the dream scenario you imagined.
To help those thinking of having their pup in the bed, luxury bed linen brand Secret Linen Store has published new research that revealed the best dogs to share your sheets with.
Analysing factors such as levels of drooling, shedding, barking, energy and cross-referencing that with size, the research reveals which breeds you’re going to have the best night’s sleep with.
Here’s what the resulting ‘pup all night’ scores indicated are the 13 best canine bedfellows for a peaceful night’s sleep. Just let those sleeping dogs lie!

9. Poodle
The Poodle scored particularly highly for a lack of shedding hair - this hypoallergenic breed won't leave your bed matted with fur. They also come in three different sizes - toy, miniature and standard - depending on the size of your bed! | Canva/Getty Images

10. Schnauzer
Coming in 10th place, is the Schnauzer. They are also quite high energy, but score very well across the other categories, shedding very little hair and being unlikely to wake you up with a bark. | Canva/Getty

11. Cavalier King Charles Spaniel
Cavalier King Charles Spaniels are affectionate, small-sized dogs that love snuggling. A lightweight breed, they are easy to accommodate in bed. Their gentle nature and love for human companionship make them ideal for close sleeping. Their soft, silky coat is pretty comfy to cuddle up to as well. | Canva/Getty Images

12. Pug
Pugs are affectionate, small-sized dogs that love being near their owners and can fit easily into any sleeping arrangement. They do shed a little, and are prone to snoring on occasion, but their calm nature makes up for those little niggles. | Canva/Getty Images

