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Study reveals puppies reach maximum cuteness at eight weeks

Thursday, May 17, 2018
Puppy lovers, listen up. A new study has revealed the exact age puppies reach their maximum cuteness.
SAN FRANCISCO (KGO) -- Puppy lovers, listen up. A new study has revealed the exact age puppies reach their maximum cuteness.

It turns out dogs are the most adorable at eight weeks. This is around the time when their mothers stop weaning them, allowing them to fend for themselves.
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Researchers at Arizona State University said more than 50 people took part in the study.

They were shown photos of puppies at different ages and had to rank the level of attractiveness.



Newborn puppies were ranked the least attractive, but once they hit eight weeks, their cuteness factor went off the charts.
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PHOTOS: Puppies at ABC7 for 2018 National Puppy Day adoption event
Puppies with the Humane Society of Silicon Valley are seen at ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
Puppies with the Humane Society of Silicon Valley are seen at ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
Puppies with the Humane Society of Silicon Valley are seen at ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
ABC7's Jessica Castro speaks with Green Dog Rescue for National Puppy Day in San Francisco on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
ABC7's Reggie Aqui speaks with the Humane Society of Silicon Valley for National Puppy Day in San Francisco on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
A puppy with the Humane Society of Silicon Valley is seen at ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
A puppy with the Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter is seen at ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
ABC7's Mike Nicco speaks with the Friends of The Alameda Animal Shelter for National Puppy Day in San Francisco on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
ABC7's Natasha Zouves speaks with the Friends of The Alameda Animal Shelter for National Puppy Day in San Francisco on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
The Peninsula Humane Society visited ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
The San Francisco SPCA visited ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.KGO
The Marin Humane Society visited ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
ABC7's Alexis Smith speaks with the Humane Society of Silicon Valley in San Francisco on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
The Marin Humane Society visited ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
The Peninsula Humane Society visited ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
The San Francisco SPCA visited ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
Friends of the Alameda Animal Shelter are seen in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
Puppies with Green Dog Rescue came to ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
Green Dog Rescue is seen in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
Puppies with the Humane Society of Silicon Valley are seen at ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
A puppy with Green Dog Rescue is seen at ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
Puppies with the Humane Society of Silicon Valley are seen at ABC7 in San Francisco for National Puppy Day on Friday, March 23, 2018.none
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