TOP DOG ON INTERNATIONAL DOG DAY

Yes, once again, in a vote done by Frontline, the top dog in the UK is the Labrador Retriever.  Well done, guys and gals, there is no doubt you are the nation’s favourite.  The next in line is the German Shepherd, which surprises us as we see far less of them nowadays.  Border Collies came third  with Yorkies and Boxers fourth and fifth.   The poll also showed that women are close to their canine pals with over 65% wanting a doggy companion while only 54% of men want a dog.

The survey shows that men prefer big dogs, while the top qualities generally are cuteness, cleanliness, loyalty and good behaviour.  Everyone wants a dog who is quiet.  The Pet Food Manufacturers Association have done a survey showing that there are 8.5million households in the U.K. with a dog.  Cat owners total 7.4 million.