Almost three quarters (71 per cent) of dog owners would rather invite their beloved pooches to their wedding than their own friends and family, according to new research. Data from online marketplace for pet care, Rover.com, has also revealed more than a third (37 per cent) plan to have their four-legged friend at their wedding ceremony.
For many, their pups will play a major role on the big day - ranging from ring bearer (29 per cent) and Pup-of-Honour (18 per cent), to Best Man (nine per cent). According to the study, which comprised of 1,000 engaged or recently married dog parents in the UK , 41 per cent said they would uninvite distant relatives to make space for their pooch.
While 34 per cent said work colleagues fell down the pecking order. Seven per cent admitted they would even ditch their mother-in-law to ensure their dog could attend.
