Anxious Dogs 2025: Here are 13 breeds of adorable dog that suffer from separation anxiety - including the Labrador 🐶

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.

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.

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.

One thing you should consider is that some breeds are likely to hate being left alone for long – potentially suffering separation anxiety.

Symptoms of the condition include destructive behaviour, signs of stress, persistant howling or whining, and even stomach complaints.

Here are 13 of the breeds that are particularly susceptible to suffering from separation anxiety - pups you should avoid if you intend to regularly leave them for more than a couple of hours a day.