Dogs prefer upbeat Christmas songs.

A dog

A dog

A new survey of 1,000 dog owners in the UK has found that Wham!'s 'Last Christmas' was the most popular song for pooches during the festive season.

The study found that 22 per cent of canines preferred upbeat Yuletide tunes and that 90 per cent of dogs like music, although what they get from it can vary.

'Jingle Bells' and 'All I Want for Christmas is You' by Mariah Carey also proved popular in the study.

Dr. Helen Whiteside, the chief scientific officer at Guide Dogs, said: "As we look forward to spending the festive period with friends and loved ones, this Christmas will be a step change for an entire generation of new dogs born during lockdown.

"Houses are likely to be busier than normal and many dogs' routines will change.

"Music is often used to calm dogs in these times of change and stress, so it is unsurprising that it will play a key role for dogs this Christmas."