Dog expert reveals the mischievous breed most likely to nick the turkey from your festive feast this Christmas
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A DOG expert has revealed the breed that's most likely to nick food from your dinner table this Christmas - and it's bad news for border terrier owners. According to the pros, a staggering 71% of dog owners say that their pet causes chaos during the festive season.
![[According to a new study, border terriers are the most likely breed to nick food off the dinner table this Christmas]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/mature-grizzle-tan-male-border-680438271.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
And among the dogs committing the biggest Christmas crimes are border terriers, who live up to their greedy reputation with a whopping one in three (32%) having stolen food from the festive dinner table. Actually, in total, a fifth of dogs have stolen food from the festive feast - with one in ten having chowed down on the turkey.
![[In fact, one in 10 dogs have even stolen the turkey, the study hilariously reports]](https://www.thesun.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/ean7t4-christmas-dinner-866242590.jpg?strip=all&w=960)
But for another one in 10 dogs, it's a day to remember, as they're even given a seat at the dinner party. Poodles are among the most boisterous dogs at Christmas, with one in three toppling over the Christmas tree, and more than a quarter getting tangled in tinsel.
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Instead of your canine causing chaos with the Christmas decorations, why not consider a garland instead of a tree, Dr Samantha Butler-Davies MRCVS, Veterinary Services Director at Pets at Home, suggested. However, if you do want to have a tree, it's important to be mindful of decorating it in a "pet-friendly way".
"While us humans may love dangly and edible decorations, they are too tempting and dangerous for our pets," Dr Butler-Davies explained. "Tinsel and ribbon can also be risky as they are dangerous if they’re ingested, potentially causing blockages.". It's also a good idea to invest in a heavy stand if you're worried about your tree tipping over.
