10 Dog Breeds Most Likely to Beg For Food at The Table

Beagles, Labrador Retrievers and Pugs are among the dog breeds most likely to beg for food scraps at the table.

It’s hard to resist those puppy dog ​​eyes whining for your dinner, but according to the American Kennel Club, some breeds are always pawing at their owners until they give in — and Labrador Retrievers have topped the list. They might be man’s best friend, but it seems Labradors are pretty keen to dig into your delicious meal.

Other pups which made the list include Beagles, gorgeous Dachshunds and English Bull Terriers, too.

“Some dogs are always hungry and are experts at making their humans feel guilty when they are tucking into a meal – whining, looking mournful and pawing at their owner until they give in and drop a scrap into their awaiting mouth,” the research said.

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Keeping your dog away from the dining table is an important step in preventing begging behavior – but it can also be a hard habit to break. If you’re struggling to get your dog to stop, Battersea Dogs and Cats recommend giving them a distraction, ignoring them until they stop, or putting their food in a long-lasting enrichment toy like a Kong to slow them down.

“Begging for food is a very common behavior in dogs as lots of them are highly food motivated,” Battersea Dogs and Cats say. “However, this behavior is also often reinforced by us as owners, as it’s easy to feel guilty when faced with those signature ‘puppy-dog’ eyes. If you do want to discourage your dog from begging for food though, consistency is key. “

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Do you usually have a little furry friend right by your feet when you’re eating? Take a look at the full list of breeds below…

10 dog breeds most likely to beg for food at the table

1. labrador retriever
2. pugs
3. golden retriever
4. norwegian elkhound
5. Pembroke Welsh Corgi
6. Great Pyrenees
7. beagles
8. dachshund
9. english bullterrier
10. rottweiler

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