When it comes to popular pets, the dog rules the roost - there are around 13.5 million living in the UK, meaning more than one-in-three households has a furry friend.
There are a remarkable 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, according to the UK Kennel Club, alongside numerous popular crossbreeds, like Labradoodles and Cockapoos.
Breeds go in and out of style over the years, but the Kennel Club keeps a close eye on them, publishing regular registration statistics.
Traditionally the Labrador Retriever is the UK’s - and the world’s - most popular dog, but it’s been challenged in recent years by trendy breeds like the French Bulldog and the Dachshund.
Here are the 15 most popular breeds of pedigree dogs right now, according to the Kennel Club figures for the first quarter of 2025 - and how many have been registered.
13. Weimaraner
Named after the Weimar area of Germany where it originated, the Weimaraner was bred as a hunting dog in the nineteenth century. There were 629 registered by the Kennel Club last year. | Canva/Getty Images
14. Bernese Mountain Dog
Yet another German breed, the mighty Bernese Mountain Dog is the 14th most popular large dog breed, with 623 registrations last year. They originated in the Alps and were used as general farm dogs, occasionally even pulling carts. | Canva/Getty Images
15. Wire Hair Hungarian Vizsla
Completing our list of the 15 most popular large dog breeds is the secind most popular breed of Hungarian Vizsla - the wire hair variety. A total of 532 new puppies were registered with the Kennel Club last year. | Canva/Getty Images