And here is the (belated) part 2 of the most popular dogs in the UK list. Some of these will come as no surprise, whilst others might not be so obvious.

Cocker Spaniel

There are an English and American variant. The breed dates back to the 14th century.

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Golden Retriever

A golden retriever’s main purpose was to retrieve ducks during a hunt. They are now some of the most popular pets in the world.

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King Charles Spaniel

A royal favourite as well. British and Russian royalty have often owned members of this small dog breed.

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West Highland White Terrier

A Scottish breed, as the name implies. Various ancient Scottish clans have bred the West Highland White Terrier.

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Bulldog

Often associated with aggression, yet most Bulldogs are kind dogs. Well known for their distinctive appearance.

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