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These are the 10 most popular breeds of adorable utility dog in the UK - including the loving French Bulldog

With a broad range of characteristics, many breeds of utility dog make for a strong choice when looking for your perfect family pup.

Dog ownership has soared by nearly eight per cent over the last couple of years according to the Kennel Club, as lockdown meant people felt more able to open their home up to a new puppy.

There seems to be no letting up in the popularity of pups, as prices continue to rise as demand outstrips supply.

But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pooch – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.

The Kennel Club separates breeds into seven different groups, each of which have a particular set of attributes.

The Pastoral Group contains breeds that were originally bred for a specific working purpose that is no longer applicable today, along with dogs that simply do not qualify for any of the other six groups.

Pastoral dogs account for several of the most consistently popular breeds, with the French Bulldog currently vying with the Labrador Retriever for the title of Britain’s top dog.

These are the 10 most popular breeds of pastoral dog in the UK, according to Kennel Club registrations in 2020.

French Bulldog

The French Bulldog is the second most popular dog breed in the UK, beaten only by the Labrador Retriever. There were 39,266 new Kennel Club registrations for French Bulldogs in 2020.

The French Bulldog is the second most popular dog breed in the UK, beaten only by the Labrador Retriever. There were 39,266 new Kennel Club registrations for French Bulldogs in 2020.

Bulldog

The Bulldog, sometimes known as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog, is the second most popular utility dog. A total of 11,594 people added one of these gregarious and docile dogs to their family last year according to Kennel Club registrations.

The Bulldog, sometimes known as the English Bulldog or British Bulldog, is the second most popular utility dog. A total of 11,594 people added one of these gregarious and docile dogs to their family last year according to Kennel Club registrations.

Miniature Schnauzer

Originally bred to hunt rats on farms, the charming Miniature Schnauzer is the third most popular utility dog in the UK. There were 4,728 registrations of these small dogs with big personalities last year.

Originally bred to hunt rats on farms, the charming Miniature Schnauzer is the third most popular utility dog in the UK. There were 4,728 registrations of these small dogs with big personalities last year.

Shih Tzu

Originally from Tibet, the Shih Tzu was bred purely to be a companion dog and so is very affectionate and playful. There were 2,155 Shih Tzu registrations in 2020.

Toy Poodle

The Toy Poodle is the smallest, and most popular, of the three sizes of the breed. There were 1,664 Kennel Club registrations of these tiny and loyal dogs last year.

The Toy Poodle is the smallest, and most popular, of the three sizes of the breed. There were 1,664 Kennel Club registrations of these tiny and loyal dogs last year.

Miniature Poodle

Only slightly less popular than the Toy Poodle is the next size up of the breed - the Miniature Poodle. There were 1,383 registrations of these athletic dogs, orginally used to retrieve shot wildfowl from water, last year.

Only slightly less popular than the Toy Poodle is the next size up of the breed - the Miniature Poodle. There were 1,383 registrations of these athletic dogs, orginally used to retrieve shot wildfowl from water, last year.

Boston Terrier

With 1,315 registrations in 2020, the Boston Terrier is the seventh most popular utlility dog in the UK. Known as the 'American Gentleman', the breed was originally used as a fighting dog but is now popular as a beloved family pet.

With 1,315 registrations in 2020, the Boston Terrier is the seventh most popular utlility dog in the UK. Known as the 'American Gentleman', the breed was originally used as a fighting dog but is now popular as a beloved family pet.

Lhasa Apso

Named after the captial city of Tibet, Lhasa Apsos were used as watchdogs to guard the palaces and monasteries of their homeland. Back in the UK, there were 1,220 Kennel Club registrations of the breed last year.

Dalmation

The instantly-recognisable spotty Dalmation was originally used as a hunting dog and carriage dog, protecting passengers from highwaymen. There were 1,126 Dalmations registered with the Kennel Club last year.

The instantly-recognisable spotty Dalmation was originally used as a hunting dog and carriage dog, protecting passengers from highwaymen. There were 1,126 Dalmations registered with the Kennel Club last year.

Chow Chow

Originally from Northern China, the Chow Chow is a breed with a long history - having been around for at least 2,000 years. There were 1,048 Chow Chow registrations in 2020.

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