We’re officially a nations of dog owners, with the UK’s most popular pet living in around one-in-three households (and rising).
That means that there are around three million pooches living here, with more people choosing to join the army of dog lovers every week.
Of course, if you are looking to welcome a dog into your family, there are 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
Choosing the right breed is absolutely essential – for example opting for a small dog if you don’t have much room at home, or a hypoallergenic dog if you suffer from allergies.
There’s even academic guidance to seek out, with Psychologist Stanley Coren’s book ‘The Intelligence of Dogs’ ranking breeds by instincts, obedience, and the ability to adapt.
According to his research, these are the 13 dumbest breeds of dog.
13. Chihuahua
They say you can't teach an old dog new tricks, but they may as well add that you can't teach a Chihuahua...anything. The smallest dogs in the world are also one of the dumbest. Perhaps that's whey they seem so angry - they just don't understand anything. | Canva/Getty Images