We posed one of the most difficult questions to our readers in a recent Facebook post and asked them to name their favourite dog breed.
Tricky question, I know! Commonly referred to as 'man's best friend', dogs are a wholesome part of many people's lives - fiercely loyal, playful and always happy to see you, what is not to love about them? Cat people, don't answer that.
In fact, Northamptonshire' s pet owners love dogs so much that a huge chunk of the responses were that they did not care what the breed was, as long as they are rescue dogs.
We published an article this week about dogs at Animals In Need Northamptonshire, who are currently looking for their forever home.After tallying up all 323 responses we received, we can now reveal to you Northamptonshire's eight favourite dog breeds according to our readers:
8. Dobermann
Coming in at eighth place is the Dobermann. Pictured here is Astra. Her owner, Lisa, said: "We have a Dobermann. Truly amazing and would never have another breed. Astra is totally deaf but is so focused and loyal that we can walk her for miles off lead. She loves everyone. Total Doberdork, clumsy and trips over her own feet and has no sense of personal space, 37kg but thinks she's a lap dog." Photo: Lisa Jane Kelcher