A huge number of us decided to add dogs to our families over the last few years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership has soared to record levels of late.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
One thing to take into consideration is the size of the dog you are looking for – with tiny toy breeds ideal for people who aren’t able to take their pet out for quite as much exercise and live in smaller properties.
Here are the 10 breeds of toy dog that have received the most new registrations in according to the latest Kennel Club figures.
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There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
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9. Havanese
The national dog of Cuba also has a sizable fanbase in Britain - with 498 Havanese puppies registered with the Kennel Club in 2021.Photo: Canva/Getty Images
![Once bred to be the canine stars of circus shows, the Bichon Frise is now an adorable family pet, with 482 registrations in 2021 - up from 400 in 2020.](https://www.fifetoday.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjAzNWU3Yzg2LTgyNjItNGU3MS05NGM4LTIwMjlhYTg4N2UxOTo3ZDU2NzgwNi1kNmYyLTQ0M2MtOTliNy1kMzNlYjNhOTYxZGU=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
10. Bichon Frise
Once bred to be the canine stars of circus shows, the Bichon Frise is now an adorable family pet, with 482 registrations in 2021 - up from 400 in 2020.Photo: Canva/Getty Images