10 most popular dog breeds to be rescued and rehomed - Countryliving (UK)

Jack Russell Terriers, Lurchers and Crossbreeds are among the most popular dog breeds to be rescued from animal shelters in 2020, according to new data from the Dogs' Trust.

"At the Dogs' Trust we see dogs of all shapes and sizes coming through the doors of our rehoming centres," a spokesperson from the animal welfare charity tells Country Living. "In 2020, the most popular breed we rehomed was the Crossbreed, closely followed by the Jack Russell Terrier and the Lurcher."

Following sad news that many people are rushing into adopting lockdown puppies, the team at the Dogs' Trust explain the importance of always doing your research. "If you're thinking of rehoming a dog, it's really important to do your research and look into which breed of pooch might suit your lifestyle," they say.

"When rehoming from us, lots of people have a preset idea about what sort of canine companion they would like to welcome into their lives. After speaking to our team of expert rehoming centre staff about the type of home they can offer and the lifestyle they have, often people end up rehoming a totally different breed to that which they thought they would – we've even had Chihuahua lovers rehome Greyhounds!"

Take a look at the top breeds given a loving home last year...

10 most popular dog breeds to be rescued

1. Crossbreed
2. Jack Russell Terrier
3. Lurcher
4. Greyhound
5. Terrier Cross
6. Staffordshire Bull Terrier
7. Staffordshire Cross (Sbt)
8. Collie Cross (Border)
9. German Shepherd Dog
10. Border Collie

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