If you’ve been thinking about getting a new dog then you’re not alone – Royal Kennel Club (that’s the new name for the UK Kennel Club) figures show that the number of people looking for puppies has surged to record levels over recent years.
Dogs come in all shapes and sizes - the UK Kennel Club recognises 221 different pedigree dogs, from Affenpinscher to Yorkshire Terrier (there are sadly no dog breeds starting with the letter ‘z’!).
Then there are all manner of crossbreeds, from so-called ‘designer dogs’ to lovable mongrels.
So there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest four-legged addition – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or an easy to train dog.
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There is even scientific research to guide you, in particular psychologist Stanley Coren’s groundbreaking book The Intelligence of Dogs.
But even when you’ve settled on a type of dog, there’s still the tricky task of choosing a name.
If you’ve opted for an adorable Pug 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 lovable pup.
Here are their top 10 Pug names.
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1. Doug
Top of the charts when it comes to Pug names is Doug. It's short for the Gaelic name Douglas, meaning 'dark water'. | Getty Images for Westminster Ken
2. Lola
Lola is the second most popular name for Pug owners. It's a Spanish name that means 'sorrows'. | AFP via Getty Images
3. Percy
Last place on the Pug name podium goes to Percy. It comes from the Greek name Perseus, meaning 'to destroy'. | Getty Images for Westminster Ken
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4. Hugo
Hugo is the fourth most popular name for adorably Pug pups. It's a German name meaning 'mind'. | AFP via Getty Images