If a dog starts worrying sheep, that’s just its natural predatory instinct. If a MAN starts worrying sheep, however.........

Puppy love doesn’t wear off so quickly with a dog.

Dogs can find their way back home – even after a really heavy night out.

A dog can moult without becoming obsessed about premature baldness.

A dog is far less irritation in the back seat of a car........

......and will be less likely to show its rear end to the people in the vehicle behind for a laugh.

Dogs spend the day sniffing drugs only if they’re with the police.

When dogs beg, it’s cute. When men beg it’s pathetic.

Dogs whine less.

You can ask the vet to perform the snip even if the dog objects.

A dog will fetch the morning paper for you.

Dogs don’t break wind in public and blame it on the man.

Dogs sometimes dig the garden.

Dogs don’t necessarily prefer blondes.

You can leave a dog alone in the house without worrying so much about what they will break.

A dog gets a new coat every winter.

Dogs are not so careless about leaving puddles on the bathroom floor.

A dog is less likely to leave a filthy, stinking mess for you to clean up. 

Dogs don’t wolf whistle.

Your dog will never refer to you as ‘a bitch’.

Dogs do not waste money betting on the dogs.

You can stop dogs getting too randy by throwing a bucket of water over them.

‘Working like a dog’ is strenuous. Working like a man is, er – not.

You can fondle your dog in the park without being arrested.

A dog will encourage you to take more exercise. A man will just remark on how big your bum looks.

Having a dog around the place can actually ease stress

You’d feel guilty about turning a dog out on the street.

There aren’t so many good reasons to keep a dog muzzled in public.

You can buy a dog’s affection with a squeaky toy.

A dog will be eager to walk, rather than getting a taxi.

Most dogs are really good with children.

Dogs have a highly developed sense of smell. Men on the other hand, can quite happily wear the same pair of socks for a fortnight.

A dog is more useful for tracking down criminals.

Who did you miss most from Blue Peter – John Noakes or Shep?

There’s more chance of your dog being able to operate the video recorder.

Dogs have more chance of receiving an award for bravery.

A dog can look as though it understands what you’re saying.

A man will roll over and play dead only if you ask him to get up and make coffee.

Dogs enjoy swimming, and not for the chance to ogle girls in bikinis.

Saggy skin and a hang-dog look aren’t half as appealing on a man.

A dog in a studded collar isn’t kinky.

Dogs will wait patiently outside clothes shops..........

.....and not criticize your purchases afterwards.

Spots are an attractive feature on a dog.

Dogs are easier to house train.

In the canine world Boxers are quite intelligent.

All the best clips on "You’ve Been Framed" are the ones with dogs in.

And there are some things even a dog won’t eat – like the remains of a three-day-old vindaloo that they found on the floor behind the sofa.