Published by Jan 12, 2024
The top dog breed in the UK in 2022, as measured by number of registrations, was the Labrador Retriever breed. Some 44,311 retrievers were newly registered in the UK in 2022. French Bulldogs and co*cker Spaniels rounded out the top three dog breeds in the UK that year.
Surge in UK dog registrations
In 2022, many dog breeds saw a decrease in registrations after large growth in 2021. Over 17 thousand fewer Labrador Retrievers were registered in 2022 than in 2021. Registrations of French Bulldogs and co*cker Spaniels also saw significant decreases in the UK that year.
UK pet food market
Europe and North America produce the most pet food worldwide. In 2022, Europe produced about 11.8 million metric tons of pet food. Though less pet food is produced in North America overall, the United States has the highest pet food revenue worldwide by far. The UK has the second highest revenue, reaching over 6.8 billion U.S. dollars that year.
Leading 20 dog breeds in the United Kingdom (UK) in 2022, based on number of registrations
| Characteristic | Number of registrations |
|---|---|
| Retriever (Labrador) | 44,311 |
| French Bulldog | 42,538 |
| Spaniel (co*cker) | 29,491 |
| Dachshund (Miniature Smooth-Haired) | 15,308 |
| Bulldog | 11,667 |
| Retriever (Golden) | 11,075 |
| Spaniel (English Springer) | 9,603 |
| German Shepherd Dog | 7,211 |
| Staffordshire Bull Terrier | 6,561 |
| Miniature Schnauzer | 4,788 |
| Border Terrier | 4,494 |
| Whippet | 4,342 |
| Cavalier King Charles Spaniel | 3,478 |
| Pug | 3,451 |
| Boxer | 3,214 |
| Hungarian Vizsla | 3,110 |
| Dachsund (Miniature Long Haired) | 2,696 |
| Rottweiler | 2,650 |
| Pomeranian | 2,582 |
| Poodle (Toy) | 2,106 |
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