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10 dog breeds most likely to be spoiled by their owners New data from personalised pet gift shop Yappy.com has revealed the UK's top ten most spoiled dog breeds, with Cavapoochon’s topping the list!
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he triple crossbreed (a mix of Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Bichon Frise and Poodle) came out as the UK’s most pampered pet, with Maltipoos and Chow Chows in close second and third place. Following a fur baby boom over the last year with over 3.2 million Brits all becoming puppy parents, Yappy.com has studied over 300 popular breeds and over 5000 individual pet profiles to identify the most opulent pups from every area of the UK.
THE TOP THREE Cavapoochons are celebrated for their puppy looks and are the most likely dog in the UK to be lavished with treats and gifts. They are extremely playful with cheery personalities and are incredibly generous with kisses and cuddles - no wonder they find themselves living the life of luxury! 48
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Maltipoo comes hot on the tail of the Cavapoochon as the UK's second most-spoiled dog. These silky-coated pups are ideal for owners with allergies, are easy to train and are full of adoring personality! Maltipoos are much-loved by celebrities too, with famous names such as Laura Whitmore being proud owners. In third is the cuddly Chow Chow. One of the oldest dog breeds in the world, Chow Chows are now one of the most expensive dog breeds in the UK and are the third most spoiled! Thanks to their teddy bear appearance, the breed is highly sought-after and adored. Whilst it’s no surprise to see popular breeds like the Sproodle, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel and Hungarian Vizsla in the overall top 10 list, the data shows that other much-loved breeds such as Dalmatians, Siberian Husky and Shih Tzu all placed in the bottom 10 of the UK’s most under indulged dogs. Based on the average spend of dog owners, Yappy.com www.rescueandanimalcare.com
