If youβve been thinking about getting a new dog then youβre not alone β Kennel Club figures show that the number of people looking for puppies has surge to record levels in the last couple of years.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, thereβs plenty of thinking to do before you select your familyβs latest four-legged addition β whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
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Thereβs even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Corenβs book βThe Intelligence of Dogsβ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
Throughout history, dogs have built up royal connections β with certain breeds favoured by the ruling families of numerous countries.
Perhaps most famously, the late Queen Elizabeth II loved her corgis β and is even credited with stopping the breed from dying out. The roayl dogs enjoyed a privileged life in Buckingham Palace with their owne bespoke room dedicated to them.
Here are the 10 dogs most connected with royalty, according to Bethany Morgan, dog expert at Doodlebone.
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