Getting a four-legged friend has many benefits, including lovely scenic dog walks where you and your new best friend can bond while you soak in the fresh air.
But it’s also no secret that dogs love to play around in the dirt, traipsing mud through the house.
So if you’re looking to redecorate your house in neutral colours and have a furry friend, you may want to think again.
Although people say dogs are a man’s best friend, in these photos – which have been taken from around the world – they’re our worst nightmares.
One image shows a French Bulldog which has completely immersed itself in a mud bath.
Ruh Roh! This adorable French Bulldog has immersed itself completely covered in muddy bath
Another shows a Samoyed which looks as though it’s had the time of it’s life – much to the owner’s dismay.
A third image shows a Siberian Husky who looks startled as it’s owner takes a snap of the pup on it’s muddy endeavours.
It seems the family dog walk took a detour in another picture, as the pup can be seen walking through a mucky lake.
Here, FEMAIL shares the most hilarious, yet adorable, pictures of their mischievous canines.
A shocked Pomeranian has dipped it’s head under the dirty water and given itself a free mud facial
Muddy mutt! This white fluffy Samoyed dog looks as though it’s had the time of it’s life in the muddy soil
Good boy! This adorable German Shepherd seemingly went to collect it’s red ball from the mucky water
The look of guilt! This sweet French Bulldog seems slightly ashamed as it looks into the camera
It was just a bite! This golden Labrador almost looks as though it has bitten into a chunk of chocolate as it has mud all over it’s paws and mouth
This cute Siberian Husky looks shocked as it is caught playing in a muddy puddle in a garden
Hot tub? This Golden Retriever is in a dirty puddle that is so deep, it looks as though it is in a hot tub
Bath time! This adorable Samoyed has gotten all of it’s owner’s towels dirty as it prepares for a long bath
Wrapped up like a gift! This muddy Spanish Water Dog has had a colourful bow placed on it’s head
Puppy eyes! This French Bulldog is covered head to paw in thick sludge as it looks at it’s owner with cute eyes
This German Shepherd puppy does not look amused as is is soaking wet with water and mud
Did someone order a facial? This English Cocker Spaniel looks as though it’s rethinking things
Three troublemakers: These three sweet Golden Retrievers all jumped into a muddy puddle
These boots were made for walking! This Bichon Frise pup fancied some new kicks and opted for muddy ones
The time of my life! This Pitbull looks as though it’s enjoying it’s mud bath as it cracks a smile
Naughty pups! These adorable, playful dogs are splashing around in a giant pothole
Smiles all around! This lovable pup gave a cheeky smile to the camera as it’s covered it’s white fur in mud
Regrets: This West Highland White Terrier looks as though it regrets jumping into a muddy bath
This English Bulldog sits on muddy soil having just immersed itself in a dirty bath
Dirty dog: This Golden Retriever hangs his has half of it’s body coated in mud as it hangs it’s head down in shame
New shoes: This white fluffy pup has coated it’s paws in the mucky water, giving the illusion that it has boots
In need of a clean: This Cockapoo is in desperate need of a bath after it’s muddy adventure
Night night: This French Bulldog fell asleep in the sun after a trip to the mud bath
Licking it up: It seems this Golden Retriever enjoys the taste of mud, as it licks it’s lips
What have I done? This dog looks regretful as immerses itself in a dirty bath surrounded by grass
What are you looking at? This dog stares blankly at it’s owner as it bathes in a lake
Completely covered: This English Bulldog is completely covered from head to paw in mud
Smiley pup! This Pitbull sticks it’s tongue out as it bathes in a thick, muddy bath
Just taking a dip: This Siberian Husky has hopped into a dirty lake to cool off
This Cocker Spaniel was clearly playing with it’s ball in a muddy puddle, much to it’s owners dismay
Mud galore! This mucky dog must really like mud, as it is completely covered in it
Goofing around: This American Bulldog has put it’s head into a puddle of sludge
Not so innocent! This sweet-looking Bull Terrier has an innocent face, but has just jumped into a mucky puddle
Stop mucking around! A trip went wrong when the family pet decided to go for a swim in a muddy puddle
Having a rethink: This dirty dog looks as though it’s having a rethink about it’s actions
Is that a real dog: This pup looks as though it’s a clay figurine as it is covered in a lot of mud
This innocent-looking pup is smiling because it has been splashing around in the mud
Happy pup: This Dutch Shepherd poses for a photo after leaping into a dirty pool of mud
The look of shame: This naughty Bull Terrier managed to get muck all over it’s owners house
Thinking things over: This Golden Retriever looks as though it’s having a rethink
It wasn’t my fault! One owner has made their dog sit on a shower curtain so that the mud doesn’t get everywhere
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