A huge number of us decided to welcome new puppies into our homes over the last two years â Kennel Club figures show dog ownership soared by nearly eight percent â and post-lockdown demand for four-legged friends remains high.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so thereâs plenty of thinking to do before you select your familyâs latest addition.
Some of the most adorable dogs are also the naughtiest, being more likely to steal food, chew on the furniture or dig up your flowerbeds.
Here are the 10 naughtiest breeds of dog, according to the American Kennel Club.
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1. Labrador Retriever
The Labrador Retriever is the UK's most popular breed of dog but, as anybody who has ever owned one will know, they also have the potential to be the naughtiest. It's difficult to stay angry at them for long though, because they are adorable and always seem very sorry...before they do it again.
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2. Beagle
They look like butter wouldn't melt in their mouths, but turn your back on a Beagle for a second and they'll pinch your dinner right off the kitchen counter.
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3. Welsh Pembroke Corgi
They may be a favourite of the Queen, but the Welsh Pembroke Corgi can be royally naughty - many a pair of shoes have fallen foul of thier love of chewing.
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4. Border Collie
Border Collies are so full of energy and intelligence that if they don't get enough stimulation they'll make their own entertainment - often in ways that their owners don't fully approve of. Basically, if they behave badly - it's your fault.
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