St Helier names the cockapoo as most popular dog with reminders to renew pet licences

Dog owners in Jersey are reminded to renew their dog licences, as the most popular pet dog in St Helier is revealed.

A dog licence costs £10 per dog and must be renewed by Friday 31 January 2025.

Applications received after 31 January will double in cost to £20 per dog.

If a dog is younger than 6 months old - or is used solely by a blind or deaf person - they do not need a licence.

The Parish of St Helier recently reviewed the 1,867 dog licences submitted in 2024 to reveal the top five most popular dogs to own in the town.

Taking the top spot was the cockapoo - a mix between a cocker spaniel and a poodle.

According to Country Living, they were one of the most expensive dogs in the UK in 2022.

Cockapoos are often considered hypoallergenic because they tend to shed less than other dogs.

In second place is the Jack Russell Terrier.

Jack Russells are an energetic British breed of small terrier which relies on a high level of exercise and stimulation.

These dogs usually have a long life expectancy.

Coming in third is the Labrador Retriever.

The breed is among the most commonly kept dogs in several countries, particularly in Europe.

Next on the list is the Cocker Spaniel.

English Cocker Spaniels rank 18th in Stanley Coren's The Intelligence of Dogs, being of excellent working and obedience intelligence.

And fifth is the dachshund, also known as a sausage dog because of its long, narrow build.

The number of dachshunds (Miniature Smooth Haired) registered in the UK has significantly increased in the last decade from 2,857 dogs in 2011 to more than 15,300 dogs in 2022.

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