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L-R: Golden retrievers, cocker spaniels and huskies are among Ireland's favourite dogs

Today is International Dog Day, and while we're busy fawning over our four-legged friends, social media services Facebook and Instagram have revealed the most popular dogs in Ireland that feature on their platforms.

Retrievers, cocker spaniels, labradors, collies and huskies are the top dogs on social media, according to the services' data, taken over the last three months - and given the day that's in it, the services have also brought attention to their busy cultures of pet rescue.