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Britain's most and least liked breeds of dog

Mid-sized to large dogs are better than small ones, according to a statistical analysis of over 40,000 British people’s preferences.

A recently conducted analysis of over 44,000 users’ data on YouGov profiles has shown Britain’s favourite, and least favourite dog breeds.

Out of 356 different types of dog, these were the highest and worst ranked:

The top ten most liked breeds

here are some pictures of your best-liked dogs. You're welcome.

1. Labrador Retriever

(Picture: TIMOTHY A. CLARY/AFP/Getty Images)

2. Border Collie

(Picture: Desiree Navarro/Getty Images)

3. Golden Retriever

(Picture: Gary Gershoff/Getty Images for the American Kennel Club)

The top ten least liked breeds

Here's some pictures of the three least liked breeds, to make you all angry:

1. Chinese Crested

(Picture: Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

2. Bullboxer

(Picture: Cary Bass-Deschenes/Flickr)

3. Chihuahua

(Picture: FRANK RUMPENHORST/AFP/Getty Images)

In terms of ownership, YouGov data showed that Labradors were most widely-owned by the British public, followed by Alsatians, Border Collies and Jack Russell Terriers.

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