A huge number of us decided to add dogs to our families over the last few years – according to Kennel Club figures dog ownership has soared to record levels.
There seems to be no letting up in the popularity of pups, as prices continue to rise as demand outstrips supply.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your perfect pooch – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
The Kennel Club separates breeds into seven different groups, each of which have a particular set of attributes.
If you are looking for a dog that is determined, brave and independent, then it’s worth considering a breed from the Terrier Group.
These are the 10 most popular terrier dogs in the UK, according to Kennel Club registrations.
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![The West Highland White Terrier had 1,460 registrations in 2020, putting them in fourth spot. Commonly known as Westies, they need plenty of exercise to thrive.](https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjQ5ZTAyMTVkLTEyZTYtNDEyNy05OWY5LWU2NTJjZmQzMzBkYzplYTE5ZjUzOS1jMjZiLTQ2ZDEtYTlmMC1lZTMwM2Q3YzFiYzI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
5. West Highland White Terrier
The West Highland White Terrier had 1,460 registrations in 2020, putting them in fourth spot. Commonly known as Westies, they need plenty of exercise to thrive.Photo: Canva/Getty Images
![Originally from an area near the RIver Aire, the Airedale Terrier clocked 482 Kennel Club registrations in 2020.](https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjAxNzg3YzcyLTk3MTMtNDgxZS05YWM0LTQ3MmY5MDM1YzYwMDpjZDVmM2E4Zi05ZjgxLTQ5NjktYWEwYS03NTNjODY0MTU4YWM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
6. Airedale Terrier
Originally from an area near the RIver Aire, the Airedale Terrier clocked 482 Kennel Club registrations in 2020.Photo: Canva/Getty Images
![In ninth place with 440 registrations in 2020 is the Parson Russell Terrier. This breed was the original 18th century fox terrier and was named after famous breeder Reverend Jack Russell.](https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjViNTQzZTZkLTdhN2YtNGI2Ni05ZmE2LTc4OTlkYjE0MzM2ZTo5ZmM4NTcwYS1lMTMyLTQ4ZWItOTQ0Zi1jMzA4MTZmYWZiOGI=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
7. Parson Russell Terrier
In ninth place with 440 registrations in 2020 is the Parson Russell Terrier. This breed was the original 18th century fox terrier and was named after famous breeder Reverend Jack Russell.Photo: Canva/Getty Images
![Often described as a big dog in a small dog's body, Scottish Terriers have personality to spare. There were 466 Scottie registrations last year.](https://www.falkirkherald.co.uk/webimg/b25lY21zOjljY2I3MzAxLTFkZjMtNDQ0YS04YWE2LTliMTY0OGI5YjRiNzo0NjViNDAzZC0zNWFiLTQzOTgtOTA2Yy04YTVmNTIzYjBkYzM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
8. Scottish Terrier
Often described as a big dog in a small dog's body, Scottish Terriers have personality to spare. There were 466 Scottie registrations last year.Photo: Canva/Getty Images