Christ Yoder
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While there is a huge range of diverse breeds across the country, some are rarer in parks than others, according to research from outdoor clothing and gear retailer Millets.
Only one Azawakh was registered with the Kennel Club in 2020, while fewer 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 skyrocket – here are the top 13 most popular breeds.
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The new lead dog is the Labrador Retriever, which has seen its popularity increase by 13% from the lockdown. Labradors were originally imported from Canada to the UK.
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After winning the title of most popular dog in 2019, the French Bulldog drops to second place after a slight drop in registrations.
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The third most popular dog in Britain is the Cocker Spaniel – which can actually be one of two separate breeds, the American Cocker Spaniel or the English Cocker Spaniel.
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The fourth most popular dog is the Bulldog, with over 11,000 registrations last year, a 17% increase from 2019.
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