Sorry, dog lovers, but declaring your pet the cutest doesn’t automatically make it so. In fact, certain dog breeds are considered objectively cuter than others, thanks to a mathematical standard frequently found in art and nature.

MoneyBeach assessed the cuteness of dog breeds by comparing their facial structures to the Golden Ratio, a number roughly equal to 1.618. This ratio is found when the relationship between two quantities mirrors the ratio of their sum to the larger of the two. Simply put, it’s when the smaller is to the larger as the larger is to the whole. Let’s begin!

#20 Bloodhound

Known for their incredible sense of smell, Bloodhounds also have a face that’s scientifically proven to be cute, with droopy ears and sad eyes that melt hearts.