But before you rush out to buy a cute pup, take a look at these rescue animals who deserve forever homes with owners who will make them feel loved and secure.
Chesterfield RSPCA has several shih-tzus including four that were brought in with overgrown fur matted with months of grot and a cross breed who slept on a bed of straw in a shed with a leaky roof. If you want to adopt a dog, head over to www.chesterfieldrspca.org.uk to register your interest.
5. Lassie
Lassie is a two-year-old female German Shepherd cross. She is friendly, very clever and walks nicely on a lead. Lassie is looking for a home in an adult-only household where she would be the only pet. Photo: Chesterfield and North Derbyshire RSPCA
6. Paddy
Paddy is a nine-month-old male labrador retriever. He will need an owner who is active as he is and who can devote time to basic training. He loves cuddles and lots of attention and gets on well with other dogs so may be able to live with a canine of similar size. Photo: Chesterfield and North Derbyshire RSPCA
7. Poppy
Poppy is a six-year-old female husky cross. who is shy, quiet and full of love. She will need an active owner and could live with a family who have children of secondary school age. Poppy would prefer to live in a house without another dog or a cat. Photo: Chesterfield and North Derbyshire RSPCA
8. Rose, Princess, Midnight, Charlie
Meet little cutie Rose - she is among two females and two males, aged between one and three years, who are looking for forever homes. When they arrived at Chesterfield RSPCA, their overgrown fur was matted with grot so they had to be shaved. It's taken them a while to settle into new surroundings but now they can frolic, prance and scamper, bounce and chase. Learning to trust people takes a little while so potential new owners will have to devote time and patience to that aspect of their care. Photo: Chesterfield and District RSPCA