The ancient Greek formula of "physical perfection" revealed the most beautiful dog breeds in the world. Let's find out which they are!

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Scientists have used the gold standard to show which are the most beautiful dog breeds in the world. It's a mathematical calculation that was developed by the ancient Greeks and has been valid for centuries.

Welsh Terriers

The science of goldsmithing

The golden ratio is a mathematical ratio that is considered aesthetically harmonious. When a section is divided into two parts such that the ratio of the longer and shorter parts is equal to the ratio of the total length to the longer part, this ratio is called the golden ratio. Its value is approximately 1.618 and is denoted by the Greek letter Φ (fí). It is often used in nature, art and architecture. At the time, Leonardo da Vinci used it to define the perfect human figure in the famous Vitruvius man. The application of gold etching to dogs has produced surprising results.

Here are the world's most beautiful dog breeds according to science

1) Cairn Terrier

According to their analysis, Scotland's Cairn Terrier is the most beautiful breed, with an impressive 88.7% gold ratio score. The most famous Cairn Terrier is Terry, who played Toto in the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz.

Cairn Terrier

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2.) West Highland White Terrier

Another Scottish Terrier, the West Highland White Terrier, scored 87.5, which puts it in second place. It is slightly shorter legged and more robust than its first place counterpart. The energetic westie was bred to hunt rodents. He is particularly easy to recognise from his thick white coat and his confident, independent, curious and somewhat stubborn nature.

West Highland White Terrier

3.) Border Collie

The Border Collie scored an outstanding 86.7%. Most people know these dogs for their intelligence and their tremendous work ethic. After 3 years of training, Chaser the border collie was able to remember the names of over 1000 objects.

Border Collie

4.) Rhodesian Ridgeback

A much larger breed from South Africa, the Rhodesian Ridgeback, came 4th on the list with 86% of the total. Originally bred to hunt big game, lions. It is a good looking, strong and muscular dog, which is also very active. As a canine ideal of beauty, he has a prominent nose, penetrating eyes, arched eyebrows and an athletic build.

Rhodesian Ridgeback

5.) Welsh Terrier

After the South African speciality, the Welsh Terrier is one of the most special dogs on the list, scoring 85.9% in the survey. It has a compact, massive build, a rectangular head, drooping ears and a cute little beard that gives it a unique character.

Welsh Terrier

According to science, the least attractive dog breeds are

Of course, we all know these are just numbers, the dogs listed below are beautiful in their own way. And they are certainly the most beautiful to their owners.

• Si-Zu: 41.0%
• Bullmastiff: 48.7%
• French Bulldog: 54.3%
• English Bulldog: 56.3%
• Rottweiler: 60.0%