Dogs come in all shapes and sizes - the UK Kennel Club recognises 221 different pedigree dogs, from the Affenpinscher to the Yorkshire Terrier.
Then there are all manner of crossbreeds, from so-called ‘designer dogs’ to lovable mongrels.
Each has its own list of positive and negative attributes, and it’s important to take plenty of time to think about what breed will fit into your lifestyle the best - for instance a smaller dog if you live in a flat, or a hypoallergenic dog if the mere mention of dog hair makes you think about sneezing.
But there are some breeds of dog that have a bit of an image problem - being generally unpopular even by people who like dogs.
Polling company YouGov have been busy asking people whether they have a positive impression of numerous dog breeds and some prove much more popular than others - ranging from a healthy 80 per cent approval for the Golden Retriever to a miserly eight per cent approval rating at the bottom of the table.
Here are the 10 dogs that ranked the lowest, according to latest data from 2025.
Make sure you don't miss a moment of breaking news from across Scotland by signing up to our free newsletter here.
9. Lagotto Romagnolo
The Lagotto Romagnolo is a talented pup that is a specialist at sniffing out delivious truffles. The Italian breeds was also used as a gun dog back in the day, but still only warrants a popularity rating of 20 per cent. | Canva/Getty Images
10. Coton de Tuléar
Completing our list, with a popularity rating of 21 per cent, is the Coton de Tuléar. This small dog breed is named after the city of Tuléar in Madagascar, where its ancestors were thought to have arrived after swimming ashore from a shipwreck. | Canva/Getty Images