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 Pug 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 pup.
Here are their top 10 Pug names.
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5. Frank
Frank is the name of the extraterrestrial Pug in the Men in Black movies, so it's maybe not surprising that it makes the top five. It's an English name that means 'free'. | AFP via Getty Images
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6. Reggie
The sixth most common Pug name is Reggie. It's a name of Norman origin, meaning 'ruler'. | Getty Images
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7. Daisy
A floral name for a colourful canine character, Daisy is popular with Pug owners. It comes from the flower of the same name, literally meaning 'day's eye'. | AFP via Getty Images
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8. Bella
Meaning 'beautiful' in a variety of languages - including Spanish, Greek, Portuguese, Greek and Latin - Bella appears at eighth place for Pug names. | AFP via Getty Images