Face it, you really do look like your dog
If your dog has a long face, you probably do, too, because chances are pretty good that you and your dog share the same mug as well as other physical features, a study has found.By simply looking at photos, participants in the study had a high success rate of matching up pet parents with their dogs.
Seventy people who do not own dogs were asked to match photos of 41 dog owners to three possible breeds - Labrador, Poodle or Staffordshire bull terrier. Owners were correctly matched to their breed of dog above the level of chance.
The findings of the study, done by researchers at Bath Spa University in Britain, were presented recently at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference in Brighton.
"This suggests that certain breeds of dogs are associated with particular kinds of people," Lance Workman, head of psychology in Bath Spa University's School of Social Sciences, states in a media release. The non-dog owners used stereotypes to match the dogs to their owners."But apparently the owner-dog link only applies to physical features. Participants in the study also used the same stereotypes to assume that owners and dogs shared the same personalities."But when we tested the dog owners' personalities, we found no strong links between any particular personality trait and choice of dog breed, so any shared qualities are only skin deep," Mr. Workman said.
Caroline Kisko, an official at Britain's Kennel Club, says the reason people often look like their dogs is because they choose a breed that fits their lifestyle.
“Pedigree dogs, which were focused on in this study, have a breed standard that predicts the likely characteristics of the dog such as the size it will grow to or the amount of grooming and exercise it will need," Ms. Kisko states in a media release. "It therefore follows that if you are looking for a breed that will suit your lifestyle and assessing the needs and the physical characteristics of a dog, they may well be similar to your own.
"For example, you might be small and choose a small dog because it is not too powerful, or you might have a short haircut because you don't choose to spend too long styling it and so opt for a short-haired dog that requires minimal grooming, for similar reasons."
The study shows that many people are thinking carefully about the dog they choose, Ms. Kisko said. “This is actually a sign that people's choice of dog is motivated by a deeper desire to make a responsible choice that will lead to a happy and fulfilling relationship and this is obviously a positive result."
But the Kennel Club says the study's finding that some people believe a link exists between and owner's and dog's personality means more needs to be done to dispel this falsehood.
“We are concerned that people still think that an owner’s personality can be predicted by the type of dog that they own, especially as these preconceptions are themselves based on false assumptions about the nature of many breeds, such as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier," Ms. Kisco said. "The study showed that people believe the breed to be unintelligent and to have an aggressive nature, when it is in fact highly intelligent and affectionate."
People can learn more about matching a breed to their lifestyle by visiting the Kennel Club’s new "Find a Breed" web site at www.findabreed.org.uk.
If your dog has a long face, you probably do, too, because chances are pretty good that you and your dog share the same mug as well as other physical features, a study has found.By simply looking at photos, participants in the study had a high success rate of matching up pet parents with their dogs.
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THE HUNT OF HER LIFE, is a nonfiction book
about Samantha, an unwanted rescue dog who the author adopts at age 2. This beautifully designed full-color deluxe book, by longtime newspaper journalist Joseph A. Reppucci, contains more than 60
vibrant color photos of dogs to help illustrate the compelling and uplifting
story of Samantha - a pretty tricolor bird dog who uses her warm
personality to win people over and build a new family after being put up
for adoption by a hunter because she is gun-shy and afraid to hunt.
Learn how she uses her special bonding abilities with people to help her
eventually make a transition from the hunting fields to family life. While
reading the The Hunt of Her Life, you will travel with Samantha and the
author along a trail filled with surprising twists, sudden turns,
mystery and even what some call a miracle. And when the journey is
finished, you may never look at people and their pets, motherhood - and
perhaps even God - in the same way. The
Hunt of Her Life is must reading. It will take you on a captivating
journey - a trip like no other - that will touch your heart.
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Seventy people who do not own dogs were asked to match photos of 41 dog owners to three possible breeds - Labrador, Poodle or Staffordshire bull terrier. Owners were correctly matched to their breed of dog above the level of chance.
The findings of the study, done by researchers at Bath Spa University in Britain, were presented recently at the British Psychological Society Annual Conference in Brighton.
"This suggests that certain breeds of dogs are associated with particular kinds of people," Lance Workman, head of psychology in Bath Spa University's School of Social Sciences, states in a media release. The non-dog owners used stereotypes to match the dogs to their owners."But apparently the owner-dog link only applies to physical features. Participants in the study also used the same stereotypes to assume that owners and dogs shared the same personalities."But when we tested the dog owners' personalities, we found no strong links between any particular personality trait and choice of dog breed, so any shared qualities are only skin deep," Mr. Workman said.
Caroline Kisko, an official at Britain's Kennel Club, says the reason people often look like their dogs is because they choose a breed that fits their lifestyle.
“Pedigree dogs, which were focused on in this study, have a breed standard that predicts the likely characteristics of the dog such as the size it will grow to or the amount of grooming and exercise it will need," Ms. Kisko states in a media release. "It therefore follows that if you are looking for a breed that will suit your lifestyle and assessing the needs and the physical characteristics of a dog, they may well be similar to your own.
"For example, you might be small and choose a small dog because it is not too powerful, or you might have a short haircut because you don't choose to spend too long styling it and so opt for a short-haired dog that requires minimal grooming, for similar reasons."
The study shows that many people are thinking carefully about the dog they choose, Ms. Kisko said. “This is actually a sign that people's choice of dog is motivated by a deeper desire to make a responsible choice that will lead to a happy and fulfilling relationship and this is obviously a positive result."
But the Kennel Club says the study's finding that some people believe a link exists between and owner's and dog's personality means more needs to be done to dispel this falsehood.
“We are concerned that people still think that an owner’s personality can be predicted by the type of dog that they own, especially as these preconceptions are themselves based on false assumptions about the nature of many breeds, such as the Staffordshire Bull Terrier," Ms. Kisco said. "The study showed that people believe the breed to be unintelligent and to have an aggressive nature, when it is in fact highly intelligent and affectionate."
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Where does you dog's breed rank in popularity?
Is your dog's name on the most popular list?
The secret to your dog's amazing sense of smell
Dog has become woman's best friend, too
Who's treated better - your pet or significant other?
The trick to helping dogs and cats get along
Smokers willing to quit for sake of pets
The top 10 dog parks in America
10 major cities that are 'purrfect' for cats
The canine is top dog in Britain
Pets are best medicine for sadness and stress
Pet parents come up with unusual dog names
More reports about dogs and surveys
People can learn more about matching a breed to their lifestyle by visiting the Kennel Club’s new "Find a Breed" web site at www.findabreed.org.uk.
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