Stuck at home, people have been buying pets in record numbers during lockdown.
Demand for animals has never been higher, with pet insurance providers seeing a 78% increase in people registering new pets.
Online searches for "buying" and "adopting" a puppy saw huge spikes after the UK announced lockdown measures in March.
With more time to spend with a new dog, potential owners can spend more time on training and bedding in new pets.
Here are ten of the most iconic Scottish breeds that people have been looking at.
1. Scottish Terrier
Featuring on everything from shortbread tins to Monopoly boards, Scottie dogs are arguably the most recognisably Scottish breed.
Loyal but fiercely independent, these little terriers are much loved and even took a starring role at the Commonwealth Games opening ceremony in Glasgow in 2014.
2. West Highland Terrier
The Westie is another hugely popular Scottish breed that has appeared on TV in shows like Hamish MacBeth.
Friendly and boisterous, they are fiercely loyal and are known to be great companions for older people.
Easily trained, they were originally bred for hunting rats, but the little terrier with a big personality has become one of Scotland's most popular breeds.
3. Golden Retriever
One of the most recognisable dog breeds around, Golden Retrievers were originally bred in Scotland.
Playful and intelligent, they were originally bred to be the perfect hunting dog by Sir Dudley Courts Marjoribanks at his Scottish estate at Guisichan.
Officially recognised by the Kennel Club in England in 1911, they've since gone on to become one of the world's most popular breeds.
4. Gordon Setter
Part of the setter family, Gordon Setters were originally bred to hunt pheasant and quail named for their popularity at the Gordon Castle kennels.
Known foe their black and tan coats, they've gained a reputation as an intelligent and dignified breed that make great pets.
5. Bearded Collie
Bred to to herd sheep and cattle in any weather or terrain - particularly useful in Scotland - Bearded Collies are described as quick-witted and lively.
Athletic dogs, they make great pets for active families.
6. Shetland Sheep dog
Another popular herding dog, the Shetland Sheep dog (also known as the Sheltie) is a hardy breed originally bred on the islands that give it its name.
Excitable and willing to please, they often grow firm attachments with their families and are extremely loyal and loving.
7. Skye Terrier
Most famously the breed that gave us Greyfriars Bobby, Skye Terriers are a medium sized terrier that originally hail from the isle of Skye.
Originally bred to rid farmsteads and crofts of nuisances like badgers, otters and foxes, they became a favourite of Queen Victoria leading to their growing popularity around the UK.
Their long hair and short legs, give them a playful appearance that make them highly sought as pets.
8. Dandie Dinmont Terrier
Perhaps the least well-known of the Scottish breeds, the Dandie Dinmont Terrier are nicknamed as the 'gentlemen of the terrier breed'.
Their elegant appearance and coif of hair upon their heads, led to them being named after a fictional character in Sir Walter Scott's book Guy Mannering.
Originating in the Borders it's one of the rarest Scottish breeds.
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The Scottish Deer Hound
Originally bred to hunt red deer, the Scottish Deer Hound was known as the “Royal Dog of Scotland” and is the tallest of the Scottish breeds.
The constant companion of clan chiefs and even kings, the Deer Hound is a loyal breed known for its tough exterior and laid back nature.
Happy to watch the world go by, they are excellent companions who make for rewarding pets, however, they do need more space than the average dog and are particularly suited to Scotland's climate.
