08/18/2021 10:11
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Updated 08/18/2021 10:35 AM
The love for pets originates millions of stories.
And the recurring questions have to do with beauty.
Is my dog cute?
Or do I think it is cuter because it is my pet?
An
ancient Greek formula
used to identify "physical perfection" known as
the golden ratio
, which compares measurements, proportions, and symmetry of facial features was applied to 100 dog breeds to rank and establish
"beauty. perfect "
.
This ancient mathematical equation had been used by Leonardo Da Vinci for the perfect male human body in his famous work,
The Vitruvian Man
.
Scientists have since adapted it to determine the Greek definition of perfect beauty, with celebrities like actor George Clooney and supermodel Bella Hadid scoring high according to the formula, the
Daily Mail
reports
.
The 23-year-old model was found to have an accuracy of 94.35% with respect to the golden ratio, while the characteristics of the 56-year-old actor reached 91.86%.
Now it is time for the dogs to determine the most beautiful breeds in the world.
The American website
MoneyBeach
applied the formula on photos of the faces of each canine.
Thus, the analysts calculated their level of attractiveness based on the distance of the eyes, ears, nostrils and tongue of each breed and were able to arrive at a percentage that showed how close each dog was to the golden ratio.
Of the 100 main dog breeds they analyzed, only 10 received a percentage greater than 62.5%.
These are the most beautiful dog breeds and their scores according to the golden ratio.
Is your pet on the list?
1. Dalmatian: 67.03%
White with black spots, the unmistakable Dalmatian.
Named so because its origins date back to the Dalmatian coast of Croatia, this breed originated as a hunting dog in Eastern Europe.
This large dog has a white coat covered in black or liver-colored spots and they are active, muscular and strong animals that require a lot of exercise.
2. Irish Water Spaniel - 66.26%
Irish Water Spaniel breed dog.
Photo Shutterstock
The Irish Water Spaniel is the largest of the
spaniel
breeds
and can often be mistaken for a brown poodle due to its top knot and tight curls that cover its body.
These dogs are often highly intelligent and easy to learn, but experts caution that they also have a stubborn side that doesn't make them ideal pets for first-time dog owners.
3. Wire Fox Terrier - 65.53%
Wire Fox Terrier breed dog, hunting specialist.
Photo Shutterstock
The Wire Fox breed was part of a much larger breed of terriers bred for small game.
Once a mainstay of traditional British fox hunts, this type of terrier was taught to chase foxes.
It became popular in England when the Wire Fox Terrier Caesar was revealed to be King Edward VII's favorite dog, according to the Daily Mail.
4. Labrador Retriever - 64.67%
The different types of the Labrador Retriever.
Commonly known as the Labrador, it is one of the most popular dog breeds in the Western world.
It expanded from the "fishing dogs" of Canada, where they take their name from a region of the country, where they helped fishermen to drag nets, search for ropes and retrieve fish.
Their friendly nature causes Labradors to have different roles, including assistance and search and rescue dogs.
5. Basset Hound - 64.43%
The Basset Hound, a dog with short legs and long ears.
The Basset Hound has an excellent sense of smell and was therefore bred for small game like the rabbit.
The short-legged breed of dog has loose facial fur and large, floppy ears like other dogs, which gives it a sad appearance.
6. Samoyed: 63.86%
Samoyed breed dog, originally from Siberia.
Photo Shutterstock
They take their name from the Samoyeds of Siberia, nomadic reindeer herders who raised the fluffy white dogs to help protect and herd their herd.
They were also used for hunting and sledding in cold winter weather.
The Samoyed's tail is one of the distinctive characteristics of the breed, as it is carried rolled up on the back and, almost always, has brown spots on the tips of the ears.
7. Jack Russell Terrier: 63.86%
Jack Russells were also originally bred to hunt foxes.
The second terrier to make the top 10, Jack Russells were also originally bred to hunt foxes, but were increasingly used as family and companion dogs in Europe after World War II.
They are an energetic breed that requires a high level of exercise.
8. Rottweiler: 63.65%
Rottweiler - One of the oldest dog breeds and its origins date back to Roman times.
Thinkstock Photos.
Traditionally known as a watchdog in modern times, Rottweilers were originally bred to bring cattle to market and were later used to pull carts for butchers, according to
Dog Time
.
They are considered one of the oldest dog breeds and their origins date back to Roman times.
Although still used to herd livestock in many parts of the world, Rottweilers are now also used as search and rescue and police dogs.
9. Saint Bernard - 62.94%
The Saint Bernard is a working dog from the Alps.
Photo Shutterstock
Famous for its large size and its role in search and rescue operations, the Saint Bernard breed is a working dog originally from the Alps in Switzerland.
It takes its name from the traveler's hospice on the treacherous Great St. Bernard Pass between Switzerland and Italy named after an 11th century Italian monk.
10. Golden Retriever - 62.52%
The Golden Retriever breed is one of the most popular for hunting.
It is one of the popular hunting dogs throughout the centuries.
The Golden Retriever's name comes from its ability to bring in poultry and birds intact due to its soft mouths.
They are now also disabled assistance dogs as they are intelligent and highly trainable.
What is the golden ratio
The golden ratio is a mathematical formula devised in ancient Greece to determine "physical perfection" by comparing measurements, proportions, and symmetry.
During the Renaissance, artists and architects used the equation, also known as Phi, to help them create their masterpieces.
Scientists have since adapted the mathematical formula, which equates to 1/1618, to explain what makes a person beautiful.
The length and width of someone's face are measured and then the results are divided.
Measurements are then taken from the hairline of the forehead to the point between the eyes, from the point between the eyes and the bottom of the nose, and from the bottom of the nose to the bottom of the chin.
A person is considered to be more beautiful if the numbers are the same.
Then attention is paid to the symmetry and proportion of the face.
George Clooney and supermodel
Bella Hadid
score highly with the formula.
Sources: Daily Mail and Money Beach
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