Andrex puppy is top dog
Many of the top five dogs were brand dogs, rather than fictional or famous canines.
Poll reveals the nation's favourite dogs
The much-loved Andrex puppy has been voted the UK's top dog in a poll by the Dogs Trust. The top five favourites are mainly brand dogs, which shows that advertising has a greater influence on the British public than ever before.
Thirty per cent of people to take part in the survey voted the Andrex puppy as their favourite pooch, closely followed by the Dulux dog, which received 14 per cent of the vote.
The UK's top 10 dogs were:
1. Andrex puppy
2. Dulux dog
3. K9
4. Churchill
5. HMV dog
6. Clifford the big red dog
7. The Queen's corgis
8. Lupo - Prince William and Kate's dog
9. Uggie, from the film The Artist
10. Lola - George Osbourne's dog
Two independent vets have launched a podcast to help owners strengthen their bond with pets. Dr Maggie Roberts and Dr Vanessa Howie, who have worked in both veterinary practice and major charities, are keen to use their experience to enable people to give pets a better life.
