Labrador Retriever. It's no wonder why the Labrador Retriever is the most popular dog in multiple countries, thanks to their obedience, loyalty, and happy personalities. These pups always have a smile on their face and are up to do anything you want to do.
Dogs and humans have been best friends for centuries, and it's no secret why. They're incredibly loyal and irresistibly cute, making them the perfect cuddle companions. Small breeds include shih tzus, pugs, Pomeranians, Yorkshire terriers, and Chihuahuas, to name a few.
It's our feline friends that are the cutest pets of them all, according to science. With cats coming out as the animals with the most adorable faces, followed by ferrets, rabbits and hamsters.
At the bottom of the list (Nos. 197 through 199) are the Sloughi, Norwegian Lundehund, and English Foxhound. Last year, the Norwegian Lundehund was at the bottom, but they have surpassed English Foxhounds in registration over the past year.
While dogs and cats get most of the attention and applause, a rabbit is also one of the best pets for depression. They're extremely social and easily adapt to human companionship.
The Sokoke cat is said to be the rarest cat in the world. Rather than being a man-created breed, the Sosoke is a naturally occurring, tiny wildcat that can be found only in the Arabuko-Sokoke Forest Preserve in Kenya (Africa).
Black cats seem to be the most common coat color and sadly also the least desirable at adoption time. In fact, black cats are half as likely to find a home than a cat of another color.
Dogs are the most popular pet globally, owned by 33% of respondents, with cats coming in second, at 23%. Fish (12%), birds (6%), and other pet types (6%) all rank significantly lower.
The quokka, a small marsupial native to Australia, is one such example of a species vulnerable to extinction in the country's harsh surroundings. Known as the “happiest animal in the world” due to its cute and friendly appearance, these creatures are now only found in a few isolated forests and small islands.
