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 surged to record levels in the last few years.
There are a whopping 221 different breeds of pedigree dog to choose from, alongside numerous crossbreeds, so there’s plenty of thinking to do before you select your family’s latest addition.
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.
It can be particularly annoying for guests, who may take a dim view of a hungry dog intently watching every bite they take.
Training a dog to go to lie down in a particular spot during meal times and never feeding your pooch at the table, are two tactics to tackle this behaviour, particularly if you have opted for one of the breeds that have a propensity to mooch.
Here are the 10 dogs most likely to beg at the table, according to the American Kennel Club.
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5. English Bull Terrier
The English Bull Terrier reserves its cutest face for its human family's mealtime, often accompanied by small, excited whimpers just in case there was any doubt about its levels of hunger. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

6. Pembroke Welsh Corgi
A steely, unwavering stare is the tactic used by the always-hungry Pembroke Welsh Corgi to try and liberate your food from your fork. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

7. Rottweiler
Rottweilers are a task-oriented breed of dog, and will approach begging with the same professional manner it would any job. They also have a tendency to drool, so if you feed them once, expect damp patches on the floor every time you sit down to eat. Photo: Canva/Getty Images

8. Golden Retriever
Hot on the tail of its close cousin the Labrador Retriever, the Golden Retriever will be similarly insistant that it would like some of your meal - even if it's just finished its own dinner. Photo: Canva/Getty Images