A recent sleep survey from Time4Sleep revealed that around 15 per cent of people share a bed with their pet.
Sleeping with your pet can offer numerous benefits. For many, the companionship of a furry friend can provide a sense of security and comfort, reducing feelings of loneliness and anxiety.
Pets, particularly dogs, may also offer warmth and relaxation, contributing to better sleep quality.
Research suggests that having a pup in the bedroom can even lead to a more restful night's sleep for some individuals, as the presence of a beloved animal can induce a feeling of calmness and contentment.
Of course, with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, some make better bed buddies than others - good luck on getting a good night’s sleep with a couple of excitable young spaniels.
To help those thinking of having their pup in the bed, luxury bed linen brand Secret Linen Store has published research that revealed the best dogs to share your sheets with.
Analysing factors such as levels of drooling, shedding, barking, energy and cross-referencing that with size, the research reveals which breeds you’re going to have the best night’s sleep with.
Here’s what the resulting ‘pup all night’ scores indicated are the 11 best pedigree canine bedfellows for a peaceful night’s sleep. Just remember to let those sleeping dogs lie!
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5. Shih Tzu
The Shih Tzu tends to be an excellent bed buddy - having beed bred to be lapdogs in their native China they are used to cuddling up to their human, motionless, for hours. Some of these cute characters do have a tendency to bark though, so expect to be occasionally woken if they hear something they thing you should know about. | Canva/Getty Images
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6. Chihuahua
If space is at a premium then you can't get a better sleeping partner than the Chihuahua - the world's smallest dog. These dogs are packed with character and love staying close to their beloved owners all the time. Just make sure you don't roll over onto them - they don't like that. | Canva/Getty Images
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7. Poodle
The Poodle scored particularly highly for a lack of shedding hair - this hypoallergenic breed won't leave your bed matted with fur. They also come in three different sizes - toy, miniature and standard - depending on the size of your bed! | Canva/Getty Images
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8. Miniature Schnauzer
The Miniature Schnauzer tends to be quite high energy, but score very well across the other categories, shedding very little hair and being unlikely to wake you up with a bark. Make sure they're well walked and they should be perfect bed buddies. | Canva/Getty Images