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The top 10 most popular dog breeds bought in lockdown have been revealed

The research by GoCompare highlights the most popular breeds for each region of the UK.

Emily Sergeant Emily Sergeant - 11th June 2021

Dogs have been a saving grace during lockdown – especially to those who have welcomed new four-legged friend into their lives.

As the ongoing pandemic deprived us of contact with human friends over the last fifteen months, we have found even more company in dogs – with some people buying or adopting a new pup to help get them through the tough times.

But which breeds have proven to be the most popular with new dog owners?

Well, according to new research by GoCompare – which is based on the number of insurance quotes issued for each type of dog since the country was placed into lockdown last March – the most popular breed appears to be the French Bulldog.

The research showed that Frenchies made up 9,324 of the insurance requests during that time.

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French Bulldogs made up 9,324 of insurance requests during lockdown / Credit: Flickr

Fun-loving family dog the Labrador Retriever takes second place, having been searched for 7,255 times during the pandemic, with the Cocker Spaniel rounding out the top three with a total of 5,269 searches since the start of lockdown.

Other breeds ranking among the top ten include the German Shepherd, the Golden Retriever and Border Collies.

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  1. French Bulldog (9,324)
  2. Labrador Retriever (7,255)
  3. Cocker Spaniel (5,269)
  4. German Shepherd (Alsatian) (2,645)
  5. Bulldog (2,082)
  6. Staffordshire Bull Terrier (1,906)
  7. Miniature Short-Haired Dachshund (1,860)
  8. English Springer Spaniel (1,856)
  9. Border Collie (1,756)
  10. Golden Retriever (1,753)

The research by GoCompare also highlights the most popular breeds for each region of the UK, with the French Bulldog coming out top in eleven areas of the country including right here in Manchester, as well as Birmingham, Glasgow, Liverpool and Cardiff.

The French Bulldog is the most popular lockdown dog breed in Manchester / Credit: GoCompare

Does this sound about right? Have you welcomed a four-legged friend of one of these breeds into your family during lockdown?

You can find more information on the ‘Pets of the Pandemic’ via the GoCompare website here.

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Everton manager Sean Dyche randomly pops up in the music video for Blossoms’ new single – and he’s great

Danny Jones Danny Jones Everton manager Sean Dyche in new Blossoms music video

Did anyone else think they’d ever see Sean Dyche make his acting debut in the role of a Northern crime boss in a silly little music video for the Blossoms?

No, us neither but that’s the bizarre alternate reality we’re living in, apparently.

Blossoms are currently working on the fifth studio album and have already released their lead single entitled, ‘To Do List (After The Break-Up)’, but now they have a new song out as well, with a rather amusing music video to go along with it and somehow Sean Dyche has found himself the star.

The Stockport band teased the curious collaboration in April, giving us just short glimpses of the Everton manager and former Burnley boss with very little explanation – all we know is that it looked funny and it was.

Sean Dyche stars as the boss in the music video for Blossoms’ latest single, ‘What Can I Say After I’m Sorry?’ As you do.

Dyche is still busy trying to finish the Premier League campaign as strong as possible after successfully navigating the Toffees to safety even in spite of their points deductions this season, but it sounds like keeping them up has given him enough time to moonlight as an actor.

Sending the indie five-piece on a mission to collect something of value (yes, that’s all the info we have at this point as the story is still to be continued), it looks like the Kettering-born coach has a larger role to play in whatever this narrative turns out to be.

Playing what can only be described as some kind of semi-Manc mafia figure on the hunt for a very valuable piece of art, i.e. a big giant gorilla statue – one that many Stopfordians spotted being lugged around various parts of the borough –

They also shared a little bit of BTS footage from the shoot for the music video last week. Some lovely head-bobbing and unassuming surroundings here:

How catchy is that beat alone!?

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As for the track itself, it’s a bit of stylistic change for the lads who’ve mastered their 80s-tinged indie formula over the past decade but it’s an absolute pop and is already stuck in our heads.

Revealing that they’ve collaborated with contemporary funk, disco and electronic icons Jungle on the track, it doesn’t take too long to hear the influences. Look forward to hearing it at Wythenshawe Park this summer.

You can watch the music video for ‘What Can I Say?’ and the ginger-goatee’d football manager extraordinaire in full character HERE.

He’s not the only footballing figure who’s made an entertainment crossover recently either.

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KFC have launched their own perfume – oh, and a new burger

Danny Jones Danny Jones KFC launch new BBQ-scented perfume

Fast food giants KFC have launched their very own perfume in one of the weirdest marketing stunts we’ve seen in a long while.

That being said, we definitely want a bottle.

KFC‘s fried chicken-themed fragrance launches next month and is fashionably named ‘No 11 Eau de BBQ’, a nod to their newest menu item, the Ultimate BBQ Burger, which we also want in our possession as soon as humanly possible.

The franchise’s new signature scent launches in just a week’s time and, yes, you can genuinely buy it along with the new burger for a limited time only.

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Again, this is a real thing you can pay actual money for. (Credit: KFC UKI)

The UK-only release actually sold out when it came to pre-orders but Brits will be able to get their hands on another batch when the second lot drops on 7 May.

Promising a charcoal and smoky wood-scented aroma that immediately transports you to your mate’s back garden as he turns cheap burger patties into overly blackened dry pucks of meat that you definitely would’ve cooked better if you were in charge, the stunt is also helping raise money for non-profits.

Available in 100ml bottles and for just £11, 100% of the proceeds of every sale will go towards the KFC Foundation, which supports grassroots organisations empowering young people to unleash their potential and build a positive future in local communities across the country.

As for the burger that inspired it, the special edition menu item is a nod to BBQ season gradually approaching and they’ve even made a nod to our famously reliable British weather and its attempts to derail the art of outdoor grilling in a new advert.

KFC perfume and a new burger? Christmas has come well early this year.

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The Ultimate BBQ Burger has already launched and will be on the menu until 9 June, priced at £6.49 or £9.99 for a box meal which comes with the burger, a regular mini fillet, regular fries, BBQ sauce and a drink.

And don’t worry, it’ll be available on delivery too — we know we’ve had problems with that when it comes to specials in the past.

As KFC’s No 11 Eau de BBQ perfume, you can wait in the online queue like everyone else HERE and let’s just say you’ll be fighting us and plenty of other Mancs for every last drop.

Anyone else suddenly in the mood for a Zinger?…

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