The Labrador has been named Britain’s favourite dog, beating the Mixed Breed mongrel and the Jack Russell to the crown.
The results of a nationwide poll of 10,000 were announced tonight on ITV’s Britain’s Favourite Dogs.
The two-and-a-half hour show hosted by Sarah Cox and Ben Fogle ranked 100 breeds and met some famous faces along the way including Prince Harry.
Just before the end, the Labrador was announced as the winner with Ben Fogle declaring: ‘They are kind, loyal and loving, can you blame the nation?’
The Labrador has been named Britain’s favourite dog, beating the German Shepherd and the Jack Russell to the crown

Just before the end of the show, the Labrador was announced as the winner with Ben Fogle declaring: ‘They are kind, loyal and loving, can you blame the nation?’

Presenter Sara Cox added: ‘People love a lab, that’s why they’re seen in every street, and every park. They seem to understand humans like no other breed.’

Viewers were then introduced to former soldier John Flint who uses a wheelchair after a sustaining a spinal injury during training

He is assisted by his labrador Jester. The pair met Prince Harry at the Invictus games

Viewers widely agreed that Labrador was number one but the mixed breed coming second proved controversial




The mixed breed coming second proved controversial as many noted several of the top 100 dogs were mixed
Viewers were then introduced to former soldier John Flint who uses a wheelchair after a sustaining a spinal injury during training and is assisted by his labrador Jester. The pair met Prince Harry at the Invictus games.
Presenter Sara Cox added: ‘People love a lab, that’s why they’re seen in every street, and every park. They seem to understand humans like no other breed.’
She concluded the show by saying: ‘Every dog is a winner but the labrador is top dog.’
Viewers widely agreed that Labrador was number one but the mixed breed coming second proved controversial as many noted several of the top 100 dogs were mixed.
One noted: ‘Number 2 mixed breed ??? There were loads of mixed breeds all the way through the countdown’
The other dogs in the top ten were the; Cavalier King Charles spaniel; Springer spaniel; German shepherd; Cockapoo; Staffordshire bull terrier; Cocker spaniel; Border Collie; Jack Russell and mixed breed mongrel.
Throughout the show various celebrities discussed their dogs including Geri Haliwell, Simon Gregson, Gok Wan, James Martin, Gabby Logan, Louis Smith , Michael Ball, Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby.

Former spice girl Geri Halliwell appeared on the show with her two Airedale terriers

Dog-lover: The two-and-a-half hour show was hosted by Sarah Cox and Ben Fogle (pictured)

British Olympic gymnast Lewis Smith walks his Siberian Husky on the show

The star was also treated to a ride by several huskies in one scene on one-off programme

Smith is pulled along a road on rollerblades by his trusty Siberian husky

Phillip Schofield and Holly Willoughby appeared on the show which ranked 100 breeds of dog

Presenter Sara concluded the show by saying: ‘Every dog is a winner but the labrador is top dog.’

Viewers widely agreed that Labrador was number one but the mixed breed coming second proved controversial

The show proved a hit with viewers with many claiming it made their evening

The Dachshund – or sausage dog – was ranked 17 out of 100 breeds of dog on the show

This Dachshund needed wheels to help its poorly leg recover by taking the weight off

A close up of a springer spaniel which was voted Britain’s 9th favourite breed

The programme showed one dog playing football at Cheltenham Town stadium

A Border Collie relaxes on its owner’s mat in one scene on the ITV show


This mixed breed is proof that the lack of pedigree is no problem in dog loving Britain as the humble mongrel (left) came in the top ten, along with the Border Collie, right


The Staffordshire Bull Terrier also ranked in the top ten most popular dogs in Britain, along with the Cockapoo which is a cross between the Cocker spaniel and a poodle, right


The Cavalier King Charles, left, also came in the top ten along with the Jack Russell terrier, right


The Labrador and the German Shepherd made up two dogs on the top ten list tonight


The Springer Spaniel, left, also came in the top ten along with the English Cocker Spaniel, right

Coronation Street’s Simon Gregson with his Jack Russell called Cookie, who plays Rover in the hit show. The Jack Russell is in the top ten

Chef James Martin talks about his two dogs Ralph and Cooper during this evening’s show

Louis Smith, pictured appears with his dog Luna as part of the two-and-a-half hour show

The Jorkie, which is a Jack Russell and Yorkshire Terrier cross, was voted the 91st most popular dog in Britain according to the survey of some 10,000 people across Britain

The Afghan Hound, pictured, looks like a product of the 1960s counter culture. It came 63rd


Despite its diminutive size, the Chihuahua is the 19th most popular dog in Britain. The Dogue de Bordeaux (French mastiff) right, is becoming increasingly popular and is number 86

The Queen might be the most famous Corgi owner in the country, but her Royal patronage of the breed hasn’t provided a boost in its popularity with the breed stuck at 82nd place
Viewers of Britain’s Favourite Dogs are left in hysterics after presenter Ben Fogle makes a VERY odd entrance to the show (so can YOU spot what made them chuckle?)
Britain’s Favourite Dog is a television special dedicated to finding out more about the nation’s four-legged friends.
But it was co-presenter Ben Fogle who had viewers’ talking when he made his entrance just minutes into the show.
The 43-year-old wildlife expert prompted a flurry of comments from amused Twitter users when he first appeared on screen – but only the most eagle-eyed viewers will be able to spot what made them chuckle.

Viewers took issue with Ben’s odd entrance to the show because he had made the effort to close the gate when he could have walked through the driveway


Joined by his beloved Labrador Storm, Ben walks through the garden gate of a house, used for the programme, innocently enough.
As Ben revealed that a whopping one in four of us now sharing our homes with a canine companion, he closed the gate behind him despite there being an enormous open driveway right beside him.
‘Why did Ben Fogle open the gate right beside an open driveway?!?’ asked one person on Twitter.
Another joked: ‘Haha Ben Fogle you made me giggle using the gate when there was that big drive to use.’

Presenter Ben Fogle is tasked with walking through a gate while introducing ITV show Britain’s Favourite Dog