Dogs come in all shapes and sizes - the UK Kennel Club recognises 221 different pedigree dogs, from the Affenpinscher to the Yorkshire Terrier.
Then there are all manner of crossbreeds, from so-called ‘designer dogs’ to lovable mongrels.
Each has its own list of positive and negative attributes, and it’s important to take plenty of time to think about what breed will fit into your lifestyle the best - for instance a smaller dog if you live in a flat, or a hypoallergenic dog if the mere mention of dog hair makes you think about sneezing.
But there are some breeds of dog that have a bit of an image problem - being generally unpopular even by people who like dogs.
Polling company YouGov have been busy asking people whether they have a positive impression of numerous dog breeds and some prove much more popular than others - ranging from a healthy 80 per cent approval for the Golden Retriever to a miserly eight per cent approval rating at the bottom of the table.
Here are the 10 dogs that ranked the lowest, according to latest data from 2025.
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5. American Hairless Terrier
Completing the top (or bottom) five is the less-than-cuddly-sounding American Hairless Terrier, with an approval rating of 16 per cent. They were first bred from Rat Terriers in 1972 and are used as companion pets. | Canva/Getty Images
6. Berger Picard
It may sound like a member of the 'Star Trek: The Next Generation' cast, but the Berger Picard, also known as the Picardy Shepherd, is a French herding dog originating in Picardy. They are rare after nearly dying out completely after World War II. A total of 16 per cent of people have nice things to say about them. | Canva/Getty Images
7. Dogo Argentino
It's perhaps not surpising that people have a negative image of the Dogo Argentino - which is banned in the UK due to the breeds' perceived aggression, strength, and history of being used in dog fighting. It was originally bred in Argentina to hunt large game animals such as wild boar, and pumas. The fearsome breed has a popularity rating of 16 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
8. Portuguese Podengo Pequeno
A total of 19 per cent of people have a positive impression of the Portuguese Podengo Pequeno. Also known as the Podengo Portugues or Portuguese Warren Hound, it was bred in its native Portugal to hunt rabbits by chasing them down their warrens. There are two varieties, smooth and wire-coated, and they come in three sizes - small, medium and large. | Canva/Getty Images