Today's Crossbreeds
Today's crossbreeds
1960sCockapoo
1960sGoldendoodle
1980sLabradoodle
1990sCavapoo
1990sCavachon
1990sMaltipoo
1990sJackapoo
Today's boom
Britain's dog population is bigger than ever, and still growing. A new generation of owners, and a global pandemic, have reshaped which dogs we choose and why.
The most common breeds tell the story of changing tastes. Among dogs of all ages the classic Labrador still leads, but among puppies the French Bulldog and the Cockapoo have raced to the top, a clear sign of the designer-crossbreed boom. The pack brings both worlds together, the old favourites and the new, each with centuries of history behind them.
- The UK dog population has risen from around 8.2 million in 2011 to between 11 and 13 million today.
- More than three million UK households welcomed a new pet during the pandemic.
- Younger owners now make up a fast-growing share of the dog-loving population.
- Designer crossbreeds like the Cockapoo and Labradoodle have surged in popularity.
- The pet-tech market alone, covering smart feeders, cameras and GPS trackers, is now worth over 400 million pounds.
Did you know?
Among dogs under one year old, the French Bulldog and Cockapoo now rank among the three most common breeds in the UK.
Did you know?
British owners now spend around 10 billion pounds a year on their dogs.
Did you know?
There are an estimated 13.5 million pet dogs in the UK, living in roughly a third of all households.