Dogs are important family members in many households, often taking on the role as favourite ‘son’ or ‘daughter’ to the matriarch of the house.
But not all dogs are equal in the eyes of the nation’s mums.
Here’s what they found.
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5. Siberian Husky
Not a breed for novice dog owners, the Siberian Husky needs lots of exercise and a firm experienced hand to train. 4 per cent of mums opted for this dog bred to pull sleds over miles of icy tundra. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
6. Bulldog
Also known as the English Bulldog, this breed is often overlooked in favour of its smaller close cousin the French Bulldog. Not with mums though - 4.8 per cent voted for this loyal and noble breed. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
7. Golden Retriever
In third comes the Golden Retriever, with nearly one in ten (8 per cent) mums selecting this breed as their preferred breed. Photo: Canva/Getty Images
8. Yorkshire Terrier
A tiny dog with a huge personality, the Yorkshire Terrier is the smallest pup to make the mums' top 10. These wee characters got 3.8 per cent of the vote. Photo: Canva/Getty Images