These 6 dog breeds can benefit your mental health
GETTY/VARIOUS Looking for a comforting canine? Golden Retrievers , Greyhounds and Staffordshire Bull Terriers are among the top dog breeds to benefit your mental health, new research has found. According to a survey conducted by The Kennel Club , 95% of dog owners say that their furry friends help to improve their mental healt h and wellbeing generally, with a further two in five adding that their dog helps to ease feelings of loneliness . We know that pets are proven to reduce stress and anxiety , but these findings prove just how valuable they truly are. Unsurprisingly, loveable Labrador Retrievers came out on top, thanks for their energetic and calming energy. "As a firm family favourite, they generally have a fantastic and steady temperament – they are loving and full of personality, great with kids, intelligent and eager to please making them easy to train," the Kennel Club previously told us. In second place came G...
