If you’ve been thinking about getting a new dog then you’re not alone – Kennel Club figures show that the number of people looking for puppies has surged to a record high in the last few years.
But with 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest four-legged addition – whether you want a large dog, family-friendly dog, or crossbreed.
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.
Some of the most adorable dogs are also the naughtiest, being more likely to steal food, chew on the furniture or dig up your flowerbeds.
Here are the 10 naughtiest breeds of dog, according to the American Kennel Club.
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![Some dogs grow out of being naughty, but Cocker Spaniels are perpetual puppies who maintain a youthful exhuberance that sometimes gets them into trouble.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmIxY2RmZDVkLWRmOTItNDczNy04NjYxLTk2YzA2NWJkMzZhODo5OTg3NGVjOC1hMTE2LTRjMWEtYjVmYS0xZWM4NTlhZWJjMGE=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
9. Cocker Spaniel
Some dogs grow out of being naughty, but Cocker Spaniels are perpetual puppies who maintain a youthful exhuberance that sometimes gets them into trouble.Photo: Canva/Getty Images
![They are undeniably one of the cutest breeds of dog, but the Dachshund is known for being incredibly willful. Good luck getting this dog to do something it doesn't want to do.](https://www.scotsman.com/webimg/b25lY21zOmM2Y2QzNGQ3LTViZDUtNDY2My04YTkyLThhMDIyODU2NTk4NTo4N2RlNWQwNi1iMDQ3LTQ5NzEtYjQ1NC05MDVkYjA4ZDMzOTM=.jpg?crop=3:2&trim=&width=800)
10. Dachshund
They are undeniably one of the cutest breeds of dog, but the Dachshund is known for being incredibly willful. Good luck getting this dog to do something it doesn't want to do.Photo: Canva/Getty Images