Hong Kong, March 2 -- While there might be so many cute dog breeds around the world, here are the top 10 according to science .

The world's cutest dog breed is the Dalmatian, according to highly serious research published by the pet insurance comparison specialist, MoneyBeach. The ranking is based on the famous "golden ratio," an equation that's often used to understand what makes some things more visually attractive. However, when it comes to the cutest pets, the dog is outstripped by its longtime rival, the cat.

Thisstudyis based on the so-called golden ratio, a mathematical equation often used in art and design to draw in people's eyes with visually attractive compositions. After comparing photos of 100 dog breeds, the study found th...