article_snippet.sent: The coat of an English bulldog, the ears of a King Charles spaniel and the tail of an Irish setter help make up a set of ideal characteristics voted for by 2,000 pet owners.
article_snippet.sent: The research found more than a third of owners wanted The research to have a short, low-maintenance coat, while a similar proportion favoured soft, floppy ears.
article_snippet.sent: The ‘soft and round’ snout of a labrador was the most favourable nose, with 50 per cent of the vote, beating the elongated snout of a collie which was chosen by 24 per cent.
article_snippet.sent: When it came to naming their pets, 29 per cent of owners said their opted for ‘human’ choices such as Dave or Lucy.
article_snippet.sent: The dog has the soft fluffy ears of the  King Charles Spaniel (right) which 24 percent preferred Our ideal dog would have the tail of an Irish Setter (left)
article_snippet.sent: A third of owners want owners dog to have a 'short-haired' and 'low maintenance' coat - like an English Bulldog .
article_snippet.sent: But slightly more – 33 per cent – preferred traditional dogs’ names including Rover and Bailey.
article_snippet.sent: The survey, by flea treatment brand Frontline Spot On, also found that people favoured different types of dog depending on where people lived.
article_snippet.sent: Voters in different areas preferred Voters in different areas dogs larger or smaller, depending on the region where Voters in different areas lived .
article_snippet.sent: A quarter of owners valued A quarter of owners pet’s companionship so much
article_snippet.sent: A quarter of owners said the perfect dog would live for as long as A quarter of owners did – instead of the normal lifespan of around ten to 13 years.
article_snippet.sent: The survey also asked about the ideal dog’s sound, with 30 per cent opting for the ‘mid-range’ bark of a labrador as opposed to a high-pitched yap.
highlights_snippet.sent: The dog, voted for across the country, was created by veterinary company .
  