We’re officially a nations of dog owners, with the UK’s most popular pet living in around one-in-three households (and rising).
That means that there are around three million pooches living here, with more people choosing to join the army of dog lovers every week.
Of course, if you are looking to welcome a dog into your family, there are 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.
Choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example opting for a small dog if you don’t have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies.
Even when you’ve done that though, there’s the question of picking the perfect name for your new pup.
If you’ve opted for an adorable Dachshund then personalised gift site yappy.com can help – they’ve surveyed thousands of their customers to come up with the most popular names people choose for their sausage dogs.
Here are their top 10 Dachshund names.
5. Minnie
Completing the top five Dachshund names is Minnie. It's a Hebrew name meaning 'wished-for child'. | Canva/Getty
6. Digby
Digby was famously the biggest dog in the world, but it's still a top name for owners of tiny sausage dogs. | Canva/Getty Images
7. Slinky
Another popular Dachshund name is Slinky - no doubt inspired by the canine character in the Toy Story films. | Canva/Getty Images
8. Fudge
One of the more unusual, yet still popular, names for Dachshunds is Fudge. It's presumably inspired by the beautiful colour of the dog's coat. | Canva/Getty Images