Yorkshire Terriers top the table
They lead the illustrative ranking, three points ahead of Dachshunds.
Which dogs are pickiest eaters?
Explore Britain's Top 50 Fussiest Dog Breeds to see which breeds are most likely to turn up their noses at dinner. Browse the ranking, search for your dog's breed, and discover the mealtime habits that set Britain's fussiest eaters apart.
At a glance
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They lead the illustrative ranking, three points ahead of Dachshunds.
Yorkshire Terriers, Dachshunds, and Poodles occupy the leading positions.
Among owners who tried them, food toppers received the highest effectiveness rating.
34% of owners who tried warming food rated it effective, while 10% chose it first.
Showing all 50 breeds
How to read the chart: “Tried First” uses all 3,078 illustrative respondents and totals 100%. “Rated Effective” uses only owners who had tried each tactic, so the denominator varies by tactic and these figures should not be added together.
Answer this interactive quiz to reveal your dog’smealtime personality and personalised Fussy Score.
Answer based on your dog’s usual behaviour over the past four weeks.
The 0 to 100 Fussy Score weights meal refusal at 35%, food selectivity at 25%, owner negotiation at 25%, and preference switching at 15%.
The ranking is based on 3,078 UK dog-owner responses, balanced broadly by region. Breeds with fewer than 40 responses were excluded, leaving 50 eligible breeds in the full ranking.
Owner-reported behaviour is subjective. Appetite can be affected by age, health, routine, and environment. A playful score cannot diagnose feeding or health concerns. Persistent appetite changes should be discussed with a veterinary professional.
Some inhale. Some inspect. Some wait to see whether something better appears. Because what happens at the bowl can say a lot about their individual tastes and habits.