A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes in the last few years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership has soared to record levels.
There are a whopping 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.
One thing to take into consideration is that some dogs are predisposed to cope with – or even enjoy – living in a warm climate.
These breeds will think nothing of long walks in the summer, so if you have an ourdoorsy lifestyle and live in warm climes they are the pups that should feature high up on your canine wish list.
Here are the 10 breeds of dog that thrive in warm conditions.
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9. Great Dane
The Great Dane is one of the few large breeds to genuinely thrive in warm weather. Their innate laziness certainly helps - they are likely to just sleep through heatwaves. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
10. Airedale Terrier
The Airedale Terrier's fuzzy tresses are surprisingly good at allowing heat to escape during warm weather. The fact that they lack an undercoat of any kind is also great for efficient temperature control. Photo: Canva/Getty Images