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 Greyhound 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 hound.
Here are their top 10 Greyhound names.
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5. Daisy
Another flora name completes our top five - Daisy. It's an Old English name meaning 'day's eye'. | Getty Images
6. Bella
Another name meaning 'beautiful' - this time in Italian - comes in sixth for most popular Greyhound names. Bella also means 'devoted to god' in Hebrew. | Getty Images
7. Jack
Jack is a popular name for new Greyhound pups - coming seventh in our top 10. It's an English name meaning 'god is gracious'. | AFP via Getty Images
8. Lola
A less cheery name comes in eighth for most popular names with Greyhound owners. Lola is a shortened form of Dolores - a Spanish name meaning 'sorrows'. | Canva/Getty Images