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.
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 that some dogs are well-known for their propensity to turn into so-called ‘velcro dogs’.
These are pets that tend to stick to their owners like glue, becoming anxious even if separated for a short period of time.
In one way this can be good – making you feel utterly loved by your pooch, who will be eager to please and would be highly unlikely to ever run away or get lost.
But it can also be exhausting if your dog is never content to curl up by itself for a few hours while you get on with other parts of your life.
Of course not all pups from a breed that are prone to this personality trait will turn out to be so needy, but it’s worth nothing that they are ones likely to be most clingy.
So, here are the 11 breeds of pup prone to becoming sticky ‘velcro dogs’.
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9. Pug
Another perfect lap dog, the Pug likes nothing more than snoozing on their owner for hours on end. Leaving them alone in the house can lead to their mental health suffering, so they are not a dog for those who need to regularly leave their pet to go to work. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

10. Chihuahua
The Chihuahua may be the world's smallest dog, but it has a lot of love to give. This breed is well known for forming an unbreakbale bond with one person that will never again be replicated. If you are that person expect your pup to be perpetually by your side Photo: Canva/Getty Images