Is Your Heart a Fox, a Wolf or a Dog?

By: Emily Maggrett
Estimated Completion Time
5 min
Is Your Heart a Fox, a Wolf or a Dog?
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About This Quiz

Who are you at heart? Do you have the cunning of a fox, the loyalty of a dog or the independence of a wolf? You might be surprised to find out that dogs, foxes and wolves all come from the same biological family, called Canidae. Jackals, coyotes and dingoes are also members of this carnivorous family, whose members are called canids. 

While in real life, canidae look and behave similarly to one another, humanity has endowed each species with a number of personality characteristics. Coyotes are seen as evil, while jackals are seen as malicious thieves. Foxes are described as bold yet sly, while dogs are universally loved for their devotion, bravery and eagerness to interact with humans. Wolves hold a different position from other canids, being depicted ambiguously as both noble and threatening.

Regardless of whether we've endowed them with positive or negative psychological characteristics, people remain fascinated by canids, writing short stories, novels, films and even symphonies about them, such as Prokofiev's "Peter and the Wolf." So if you were a canid, which one would you be? Do you have the heart and soul of an elusive fox, a lovable dog or a brave, stoic wolf? Play this quiz to find out!





What's your favorite form of exercise?
Sprinting
Long-distance running
Walking
I don't exercise!

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It's dinnertime! Which of these meals sounds the most appetizing to you?
Rabbit stew with red wine
Roasted venison and potatoes
Hamburgers and French fries
Salmon with steamed greens

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Tell us: what does your bedroom look like?
It's small and cozy.
It's dim and dark, like a cave.
It's big, bright and messy.
It's kind of blah. I prefer sleeping over at other people's houses or crashing on the couch.

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If you had a theme song, what would it be?
"Fox on the Run"
" Li'l Red Riding Hood"
"Me and My Arrow"
"All the Cats Are Grey"

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Think carefully about how your mood fluctuates. At what time of the day would you say you're at your best?
Night
Dusk
Day
I'm fine whenever as long as I get enough naps in.

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Are you invigorated by going outside? Which of these outdoor sports do you like the most?
Snowshoeing
Hunting
Hiking
What is an "outdoor sport"? It doesn't sound like something I'd like.

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If your best friend called you the day before your wedding and asked you to drive to the next state to bail them out of jail, what would you do?
I'd screen their call and then pretend like I'd never gotten their message.
I'd lend them the bail money if they needed it, but I wouldn't leave town to bail them out.
I would go! No question about it.
I'd say sorry, can't do it.

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When you play poker, are you good at bluffing?
Yes, I'm a great bluffer. Sometimes I even cheat.
I don't like playing games!
No. My face always gives away whether I have a good hand.
I'm a decent bluffer. At least, I'm good at pretending not to care whether I win.

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Do you accomplish more when you're working alone, in a group or with a partner?
I do my best work with a partner.
I'm talented at working alone.
I'm sad if I'm not working with a group.
It doesn't matter who I work with; I'm lazy and hate work regardless!

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In your eyes, which of these magical animals reigns supreme?
Mr. Fox from "Fox in Socks"
The dire wolves from "A Song of Ice and Fire"
Hobo from "The Littlest Hobo"
Baron from "The Cat Returns"

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How do you make sure that you're getting what you need from others?
I do what I want. Other people just have to get used to it.
I'm not good at asserting myself so I try not to get too close to anyone else.
I strive to fulfill other people's desires and hope that they'll fulfill mine in return.
I whine and yowl. It works!

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Which of these movies do you like the most?
"Fantastic Mr. Fox"
"The Wolf of Wall Street"
"101 Dalmatians"
"Inside Llewyn Davis"

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In your opinion, what's the most attractive thing about you?
I have beautiful fluffy hair.
I'm strong and muscular.
I'm cute as a newt!
I always look sleek and clean.

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How do you approach romantic relationships?
Well, let's just say I have a lot of them.
I was burned once, so am very slow to trust.
I completely and totally commit (maybe too early).
I can be selfish in relationships, but I get away with it.

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If you could be painted by any painter, living or dead, who would you choose?
Gustav Klimt
John James Audubon
David Hockney
Frida Kahlo

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Which of these cartoons do you like the most?
"Robin Hood" (1973)
"Princess Mononoke"
"Marmaduke"
"Garfield"

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How do you respond to conflict?
If someone's mad at me, I avoid them.
If someone disrespects my boundaries, I cut them off.
I try to please everybody, even if it's not in my best interests.
It's my way or the highway.

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If you could live in any place and climate you wanted, where would you live?
A cool, wooded rural environment
A snowy, completely untamed wilderness
The suburbs
A warm, comfortable urban apartment

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How do you feel about freedom?
I appreciate the freedom to take risks.
I prize my freedom above everything.
Freedom? Meh.
I want the freedom to set my own schedule.

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Do you value the feelings of others over your own?
No
Sometimes
Always
Heck no

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What's your body type?
Petite
Tall and muscular
Medium height, wiry
Soft and cuddly

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If you could live inside of any fictional world, which one of these would you choose?
"The Little Prince"
"White Fang"
"The Call of the Wild"
"Kafka on the Shore"

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Are you secretive?
Yep!
Not on purpose.
Not at all.
Even my secrets have secrets!

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When making a decision, what do you trust more: your body, your mind or your emotions?
I'm quite analytical, so I'd say I trust my mind most.
I'm thoughtful and reflective, but ultimately I'm guided by my emotions.
I'm an ocean of emotion! I feel emotions physically, so I'd say I trust both my body and my feelings.
All I care about is kicking back and enjoying myself, so I'd say I trust my body most.

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What's your zodiac sun sign?
Aquarius or another air sign
Capricorn or another earth sign
Cancer or another water sign
Leo or another fire sign

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Would you enjoy a job that involved helping people, such as being a guide or searching for lost hikers?
No, sounds really hard.
No, I don't have the people skills for that.
Yes, those sound like dream jobs to me.
Hahahaha! Are you kidding?

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Are you introverted or extroverted?
I'm an ambivert.
I'm an epic introvert.
I'm an extrovert.
I'm mildly introverted.

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Do you enjoy being touched or massaged by random people?
Absolutely not!
No
Yes
Sometimes

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Your parents take you out to eat at a fancy seafood restaurant. What do you order?
I'll take a plate of crab legs, please.
I'll have the salmon.
Bread or French fries? I'm not a big seafood fan.
Everything. I love seafood!

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Who's the coolest animal of all time?
Kuma Lisa
Fenrir
Balto
Maru

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