Rover Reveals The UK’s Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020

Rover.com®, the world’s largest and most trusted network of five-star pet sitters and dog walkers, today released “UK’s Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020,” its report ranking the top 20 most popular dog breeds across the country within 10 major cities. The top three dog breeds of 2020 are mixed breed, Labrador Retriever and Cocker Spaniel.

Similar surveys were run in the US and Canada where both countries also selected mixed breed as the most preferred breed this year. According to a 2019 poll of 10,000 people from the UK, the Labrador still ranks among the top three in most popular breeds, but mixed breeds have moved up 10 spots to the country’s favorite in 2020. Last year’s favorites included Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Cockapoo and Labrador.

“These days we’re more likely to think of dogs as family members than pets,” said Thea Mathias, pet trends expert. “We confide in our pets, snuggle with our pets and exercise with our pets. Fortunately, there’s a dog out there for everyone, whether you’re looking for a companion for yourself, your family, or for your other pets.”

To help prospective parents learn more about the best dog breed options based on their lifestyle and personal preferences, Rover created the Dog Breed Selector Tool.

The UK’s Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020: Report Findings

Rover analyzed and ranked the 20 most popular dog breeds across the country, and looked at the 10 largest U.K. cities, including London, Birmingham, and Liverpool to find the top five most popular dog breeds.

Top 20: UK’s Most Popular Dog Breeds of 2020

Mixed Breed

Labrador Retriever

Cocker Spaniel

Jack Russell Terrier

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

Cockapoo

French Bulldog

Border Collie

Shih Tzu

Chihuahua

Dachshund

German Shepherd Dog

Golden Retriever

Yorkshire Terrier

English Springer Spaniel

Pug

Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

Beagle

West Highland White Terrier

Bichon Frise

Miniature Schnauzer