The Dogs Who Ranked the Lowest
Obviously some dogs are prettier than others, or cuter than others. That’s a given. Which means some dogs are what science would call “naturally unattractive,” especially the ones who ranked lowest in this study. The Cairn Terrier, crowned the most beautiful dog in the world, exemplifies near-perfect symmetry and proportion. However, not all beloved breeds fared as well in this mathematical analysis. The Shih Tzu, despite its popularity, scored the lowest with only 41.0%, followed by the Bullmastiff at 48.7% and the French Bulldog at 54.3%. All three of those breeds have a shortened snout, which likely led to their ranking being as low as it is, considering the Golden Ratio is all about symmetry and balance. Another breed which probably would have ranked quite low is the Lhasa Apso. We had one when I was growing up, and they look similar to a Shih Tzu. What do you think about these findings? Do you agree, or would you have changed a few things around?
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