Following a new UK pet industry report of Pets4Homes’ lockdown, petGuard.co.uk has announced a list of the most popular dog breeds across the UK during the pandemic. The report compares the June 2021 ranking with a year ago, based on demand per dog breed, by measuring the number of buyers looking for that breed versus the availability of dogs and puppies.
And as working life resumes after the lockdown, petGuard.co.uk has also created a guide to help people make the right breed of dog choices for them, taking into account traits such as friendliness, grooming needs and intelligence. The guide examines the characteristics of the 20 most popular dog breeds of 2021 based on data from Pets4Homes. Here is the first part of the guide, starting with numbers one through 11:
The friendly and intelligent Cavapoo is number one on the list. Life expectancy, 12-15 years; Friendliness 5/5; Energy level 3/5; Care intensity 2/5; Intelligence 4/5
The Doberman Pinscher is an energetic, muscular breed of dog. It is intelligent, loyal, and receptive to training. Life expectancy 10-13 years; Friendliness 3/5; Energy level 3/5; Care intensity 0/5; Intelligence 5/5
The Cavalier King Charles Spaniel is very athletic and playful, which means that they need a lot of exercise. Life expectancy nine-15 years; Friendliness 5/5; Energy level 3/5; Care intensity 1/5; Intelligence 4/5.
Combined with their friendly, playful personality, Goldendoodles are the perfect family dog. Life expectancy 10-15 years; Friendliness 5/5; Energy level 4/5; Care intensity 1/5; Intelligence 5/5