Some dog breeds were found to be naughtier than others when it came to damage in the home.Some dog breeds were found to be naughtier than others when it came to damage in the home.
Some dog breeds were found to be naughtier than others when it came to damage in the home.

These are the 10 most destructive dog breeds - and how much furniture damage they cause per year

Almost a fifth of Brits welcomed a dog to their home over lockdown – but furry friends aren’t all fun and games.

New research from MoneySuperMarket has revealed that the nation’s dogs are costing their owners over £1.7 billion in household damage every year, with carpets, sofas, curtains and beds all victim to naughty four-legged friends.

After polling Britain’s dog owners, the price comparison site also discovered which 10 dog breeds are causing their owners the most damage – and what the average annual damage bill is for each breed.

Please note, the results are based on a survey and do not necessarily represent the behaviour of all dog breeds.

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