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Rachel Hains

‘Beware the trend,' warns experts, as stats show the rise of the pedigree pup

Over the past year, a combination of recurring lockdowns and more money in people’s pockets has resulted in an uptick in pet ownership.

But despite the perceived hype around exotic crossbreeds, a new study by Quotezone.co.uk reveals that many pedigree dogs are the most sought after across the UK, with Brits opting for a pedigree dog over a crossbreed.

The findings, which are based on a sample of almost 100,000 pet insurance policies, shows there has been a 40 per cent increase in demand for pedigree dogs in 2021 when compared to the same period (January-September) in 2019.

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