Some dogs just can't help but exude happiness.Some dogs just can't help but exude happiness.
Some dogs just can't help but exude happiness. | Canva/Getty Images

Happy Dogs: Here are the 13 happiest breeds of adorable dog sure to fill your home with joy - including the Labrador 🐶

There will always be smiles if you welcome these pooches into your home - and your heart.

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.

And one thing you might like to consider is that different breeds are known for having different personality traits.

If you want a pet that will exude cheeriness then there are certain choices that should feature on any wishlist.

Here are 13 of the happiest dog breeds.

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