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Table 1 Size of pedigrees, and LReg registration statistics for 2021 in the top 10 breeds

From: Modern pedigree dogs in the United Kingdom Kennel Club: a journey through shifting population landscapes and demography

Breed

WP

Breg as % of WP

LReg as % of WP

# LReg dogs in 2021

# LReg litters in 2021

Labrador Retriever

1,408,204

85.8%

85.6%

58,359

8165

French Bulldog

314,356

95.2%

94.1%

51,925

10,192

Cocker Spaniel

730,593

85.4%

85.1%

36,943

6844

Bulldog

180,788

86.5%

85.4%

14,641

2929

Dachshund Miniature Smooth-Haired

129,037

84.4%

83.8%

14,533

3358

English Springer Spaniel

493,956

80.6%

80.4%

14,027

2235

Golden Retriever

481,898

73.2%

72.6%

11,484

1604

Staffordshire Bull Terrier

326,199

79.2%

78.5%

7393

1355

Pug

145,597

88.8%

88.0%

5628

1299

German Shepherd Dog

673,955

65.4%

65.0%

2818

1179

  1. LReg dogs born in the UK since 1990 and registered through the Litter Registration in the Breed Register, BReg dogs born since 1990 in LReg as well as dogs in the Activity Register and imported dogs, WP all dogs registered in the breed