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The biggest surges in popularity among breeds came from four very different dog breeds. The Kerry Blue Terrier had the highest jump, moving up a whopping 25 spots from No. 160 to No. 135.

You can find the full list on the Times’ website. The study included about 600,000 British dogs that come from more than 150 different dog breeds.

Citations K.M. McMillan et al. Longevity of companion dog breeds: those at risk from early death. Scientific Reports. Published online February 1, 2024. doi: 10.1038/s41598-023-50458-w.