Wondering if it’s more sanitary to kiss your bearded beau or your furry companion?

Beards Are Notably Grosser Than Dogs' Fur, Finds Study

“To their surprise, the bearded men appeared to be more of a health risk than the dogs. All 18 of the men showed high microbial counts, whereas only 23 of the 30 dogs had high microbial counts and seven had moderate microbial counts. Worse still, seven out of 18 of the beards contained human-pathogenic microorganisms, including Enterococcus faecalis and Staphylococcus aureus, while just four out of 30 dogs harbored the pathogens.”

Surprising findings! Good news for smoochy pet parents!