Have you ever wondered which dog breeds are the naughtiest? Well, new research has identified the most mischievous mutts causing havoc at home – and the fluffy white Japanese Spitz has topped the list.
The team at Protect My Paws analysed 87,886 Instagram posts, calculating the proportion of #gooddog and #baddog hashtags for each breed. While every pup can be cheeky at times, their study found that certain breeds are more likely to be naughty than others — including the Shichon, Cockapoo and Welsh Terrier.
"If being affectionate is a crime, the snowball known as the Spitz is going straight to the doghouse," say the team at Protect My Paws. "Couple this lack of respect for your personal space with a mischievous sense of humour, and you can expect to be clambered over, interrupted, snuzzled, and maliciously cuddled."
Capturing moments at present that are soon going to be past.//Getty ImagesJapanese Spitz puppy
Looking to adopt one of the naughtier dog breeds? Be sure to keep valuable items out of the way to ensure nothing gets damaged. Sometimes our pets act out of boredom, so keep them occupied by heading out for a walk or grabbing their favourite toy to play with.
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