It’s estimated that there are a remarkable 13.5 million dogs in the UK - meaning that more that a third of homes contain at least one perfect pooch.
It means that dogs are, by quite distance, the most popular pet in the country (followed by cats and fish), with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds.
When it comes to choosing on your perfect pup there are many things to factor in, opting for a small dog if you don’t have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies.
Terriers are a type of dog that are hugely popular in the UK, perfect for people who have active lifestyles (they need plenty of exercise).
The UK Kennel Club recognises over 30 breeds of these canine characters – issuing Kennel Club Pedigree Certificates to pups that make the grade.
29. Skye Terrier
Scotland's most famous dog, the loyal Greyfriars Bobby who kept vigil at his master's grave, was a Skye Terrier. As the name would suggest, these wee dogs were first bred on the Isle of Skye, their popularity exploding after becoming associated with Queen Victoria. They are now sadly at risk of extinction in Scotland. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
30. Welsh Terrier
Originally used in its native Wales to hunt foxes, rodents and badgers, the Welsh Terrier is another terrier breed at risk of extinction, with as few as 300 puppies being born in a typical year. It's claimed that the Welsh Terrier is the oldest existing dog breed in the UK. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
31. Tibetan Terrier
Another terrier not regarded as a 'true' terrier - lacking the shared bloodline required - the Tibetan Terrier is named after the country in which it was first bred and regarded as good luck charms, mascots, watchdogs, herding dogs, and companions. The first Tibetan Terrier only arrived in the UK in the 1920s. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
32. West Highland White Terrier
The Westie was first bred in the middle of the 19th century by Edward Donald Malcolm, the16th Laird of Poltalloch, in Argyllshire. His aim was simply to create a white breed of the normally-dark terrier Photo: Canva/Getty Images