The happiest-looking dog breeds revealed, including some you’d least expect

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By Lisa JoynerPublished: 12 January 2026

Source: https://www.countryliving.com/uk/wildlife/dog-breeds/a69974281/happiest-looking-dog-breeds/

The happiest-looking dog breeds have been revealed, with German Shepherds and Poodles ranked as the most cheerful.

A detailed analysis of video footage of 210 dogs analysed the different movements of their facial muscles while the dogs were relaxed, playful and happy. The researchers wanted to know whether dogs with very different facial structures produce expressions similar enough to understand one another.

The most expressive dogs that appear to be laughing include Basset Hounds, Czechoslovakian Wolfdogs, Rottweilers and Pitbulls.

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