Many of us have welcomed new four-legged family members over the last few years, as the Kennel Club has seen dog ownership soar to record levels.
While there are a huge range of diverse breeds across the country, some are a rarer sight in parks than others according to the research by outdoor clothing and equipment retailer Millets.
Just a single Azawakh was registered with the Kennel Club, while less than 300 new Deerhounds, King Charles Spaniels or Cardigan Welsh Corgis were registered, meaning they are now considered ‘vulnerable’.
But others have seen their popularity soar – here are the top 13 most popular breeds.
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5. Cocker Spaniel
The third most popular dog in Britain is the Cocker Spaniel - which can actually be one of two distinct breeds, the American Cocker Spaniel or the English Cocker Spaniel. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Golden Retriever
Coming in at seventh is the always-popular Golden Retriever - a dog that was bred to retrieve shot wildfowl for hunters. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Springer Spaniel
Springer Spaniels are still a common choice for dog owners, coming in at sixth, but registrations are down by 30 per cent compared to a decade ago. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. German Shepherd
German Shepherd registrations have also slowly been declining - there were 7,000 registrations in 2020 putting them in at eighth place, compared to nearly 10,000 registrations in 2011. Photo: Canva/Getty Images