Four in ten dog owners tell their pooch they love them more often than their partner.
Dog owners express love for their pooches more than their partners
A new poll has found that humans profess their love for a canine on a more frequent basis than they do for their other half.
23 per cent of dog owners admit to spending lavishly on presents for their pooch, even though they rarely buy gifts for their lovers on special occasions.
The study of 1,000 dog owners - commissioned by the dog sitting firm Rover.com - found that nine in 10 (93 per cent) believe that their canines know that they are loved, with 11 per cent even revealing that they kiss their pet on the lips.
However, dog behaviourist Adem Fehmi said: "While a lot of dogs love affection... some may feel uneasy or get overwhelmed with physical contact.
"They may just feel more comfortable when you express your love, such as spending quality time together."