POOCH POPULARITY

Britain’s five most popular dog breeds based on Kennel Club registrations for 2017:

● Labrador retriever: 35,068

● French bulldog: 30,887

● Cocker spaniel: 23,317

● Pug: 10,783

● English springer spaniel: 9,958

The five least popular breeds:

● Otterhound: 24

● Skye terrier: 40

● Glen of Imaal terrier: 48

● Field spaniel: 50

● Curly coated retriever: 53