Which Dog Are You?
How like us are the dogs we pick? A research report from the University of California compared dogs and their owners. It found that when we select a purebred (not a mutt), we pick a dog like us. There is no predicting which traits are similar (could be physical or personality), except for friendliness, which tends to be more consistently similar.
I thought that was fascinating, so I looked up greyhounds. I almost got a greyhound—I was a week away, but I ended up getting a guy instead.
Aren’t they beautiful? In personality, I am totally a greyhound. I am reserved with strangers, but loyal and affectionate with those I know well. I love to be active, and yet I also love to cuddle.
If you were a purebred dog, which breed would you be? And which breed would your main character be?
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Natasha Fondren is a writer traveling the U.S. in a camper with her four cats. She is currently enjoying the lizards and desert heat in Arizona.
Natasha, I can’t believe this. I have a post timestamped on Magical Musings for tomorrow asking almost the same thing. It must be our Libra brains working in synchronicity.
My answer is a beagle. As for what my main character is, does a dragon count?
That’s awesome, Edie! LOL!
Awww, a beagle does sound like you! And a dragon totally does, in my book!
Well I think mine is obvious. My family has always had Miniature Schnauzers and Owen is definitely like me (very clumsy).
My main character would be something much more guarded.
Hah! This is true, Melanie! LOL!
Lol. Sounds a bit like a horoscope. Perhaps a dogoscope!?
Great word, Charles! Love it!
I’d be a Labrador. Loving, loyal and a fine addition to any party! (lol)
You so would, Elizabeth! And are!
I don’t know much about dogs. I think Resonance and I would both be aggressive types–she far more than me. I’d just be territorial, I think.
LOL! That does sound like you!
Hi Natasha! I have 2 Japanese Chins. They’re dumb, strange looking, but sweet and cuddly. (Also very lazy.) Guess I’ve been outed!
You do? Why haven’t we seen any of these pics on your blog?!
We used to have a greyhound when my hubby was attending vet school. He was a blood donor. Sweetest thing.
I would be a cocker spaniel. A fou-fou dog with attitude
Oh how sweet! A blood donor? For dogs? Wow! I didn’t ever think of that.
Awww, I love cocker spaniels!
Yes, donor for dogs. They were retired racedogs who then went on to be blood donors for the Vet hospital.