Does your dog reveal where in London you live?

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Trendy Chihuahuas in Islington, compact Pugs for City living, loving Labradors for families in South West London - it seems that the dog breed you own can show where you live in London.

Figures released by the Kennel Club show that there are distinct patterns of dog ownership across the different London regions, with people choosing a dog that fits their lifestyle and area.

To the north of London, including Islington and Camden the Smooth Coated Chihuahua has increased dramatically in popularity, rising 218% in the last five years.

The French Bulldog is another firm favourite, increasing 605% in popularity in five years. Other small dogs in North London's top ten are the Pugthe Miniature Schnauzer.

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The firm favourite amongst those living in south west London, including the primarily residential areas of Wandsworth and Wimbledon, is the Labrador Retriever. Traditional breeds also remain family favourites, with the Cocker Spaniel and the Golden Retriever also doing well.

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In the affluent West London areas, including Mayfair and Chelsea, the Cavalier King Charles Spaniel - a breed that has been favoured by royalty and has connotations of wealth and connections - and the Smooth Coated Chihuahua, which has been popularised by celebrities such as Paris Hilton, rank more highly than other London regions.

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In the compact East region, which includes the Docklands and Canary Wharf, small dogs are popular with city livers here the French Bulldog, Pug and Miniature Schnauzer also do well.

Those living in North West London, in the open spaces of Hampstead, Regents Park and Primrose Hill, tend to favour the larger dog breeds that require lots of exercise. This includes the Labrador at number one spot, and breeds such as the Golden Retriever and German Shepherd.

In the NW5 region, which is dominated by parkland and open space, Great Danes even make the top five.

Here are the results in full:

South London

  • Labrador Retriever

  • Cocker Spaniel

  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

  • Border Terrier

  • Pug

  • Miniature Smooth Haired Dachshund

  • Miniature Schnauzer

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

  • Golden Retriever

  • West Highland White Terrier

North West London

  • Labrador Retriever

  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

  • French Bulldog

  • Cocker Spaniel

  • Bulldog

  • German Shepherd

  • Pug

  • Miniature Schnauzer

  • Golden Retriever

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

East London

  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

  • German Shepherd Dog

  • Labrador Retriever

  • French Bulldog

  • Long Coated Chihuahua

  • Bulldog

  • Pug

  • Miniature Schnauzer

  • Cocker Spaniel

  • Bull Terrier

North London

  • Labrador Retriever

  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

  • Cocker Spaniel

  • Pug

  • Miniature Schnauzer

  • German Shepherd

  • Golden Retriever

  • French Bulldog

  • Rottweiler

  • Cavalier King Charles Spaniel

West London

  • Labrador Retriever

  • Cocker Spaniel

  • Staffordshire Bull Terrier

  • Pug

  • Border Terrier

  • Miniature Schnauzer

  • Chihuahua Smooth Coat

  • Golden Retriever

  • Cavalier King Charles

  • German Shepherd Dog

Top breeds in London 2003-2013, Kennel Club

And you can meet more than 200 breeds of dog, large and small, at the Kennel Club’s Discover Dogs event taking place at Earls Court on 8-9 November.