10 most popular dog breeds: the UK’s favourite dogs - from pugs to spaniels and retrievers

When it comes to the most popular breed of dog, this topic is always up for debate. From pugs to spaniels to labradors, everybody has their favourites

Pet business insurance provider Protectivity has analysed newly released data from The Kennel Club, revealing which dog breeds are the most popular - but do agree? These are the 10 most popular dog breeds in the UK, alongside how many registrations each breed received in 2019.

5. English Springer Spaniel

8,638 registrations in 2019 Photo: Shutterstock

6. Golden Retriever

8,422 registrations in 2019 Photo: Shutterstock

7. Dachshund

8,375 registrations in 2019 Photo: Shutterstock

8. German Shepherd

6,837 registrations in 2019 Photo: Shutterstock