Tell Us About Your Morning Routine and We'll Tell You What Breed of Dog You Are

By: Steven Miller

6 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

The routines you have in place say a lot about your personality. Each of us has a certain way that we go about waking up and getting ready for our day. By analyzing the way in which you go from the sounding of the alarm to walking out the front door, we think we'll be able to get a good read on the kind of person you are. Once we have that information, we can pair you up with a dog breed that shows a lot of similar characteristics.

For example, if you tend to keep things pretty simple in the morning and you have a very laid-back and friendly demeanor from the moment you roll out of bed, then we'll be leaning towards matching you up with the kind and gentle Labrador Retriever.

On the other hand, if you're a total grump in the mornings and you tend to hit the snooze button so much that it seems a waste to have even set the alarm in the first place, the Basset Hound might be the right fit for you. If you're as likely to skip the shower as to take one and your room looks like a tornado just touched down nearby, we're even more convinced that this dirty dog breed is the one that's meant for you.

Are you ready to go get that answer? Who's a good dog?

What time is your alarm usually set for?

I have someone who gently wakes me up at the appropriate time.

My alarm is set for between 7 and 8 a.m.
It's set for sometime after 10 a.m., but I frequently sleep through it.

I don't set an alarm.

How many times do you hit the snooze?

None.

I hit it more than four times.
Once or twice.

Three or four times.

Do you keep a dream journal?

I've thought about doing that. I have some fascinating dreams.

I can never remember my dreams.
I have an assistant that I tell my dreams to and they write it all out for me.

Nope.

How much space does the clothing in your closet take up?

I have two walk-in closets devoted to my clothes.

I just keep my clothes in a pile on the floor.
I keep things simple. I have hardly anything on hangers.

My clothes take up a small section of the hanging space that's available.

Are you taking a shower or a bath?

I only shower a few times a week.

I pretty much always take a shower.
I'll take a bath once in a while, but it's usually a shower.

I absolutely must have my bath to feel sane.

How many bottles of shampoo, conditioner, and body wash do you currently have?

I have one of each of those, but I rarely use the conditioner.

There are a lot of different bottles in there that are nearly full. I'm always trying something new.
There's just a shampoo bottle with a little bit left.

I have a bottle of body wash and shampoo.

Do you share a bathroom with others or do you have it all to yourself?

No one else is allowed in my bathroom.

I share it with a few other people.
I share with four or five roommates.

I share it with one other person.

How long are you likely to spend on your hair?

One minute, at the most.

Zero minutes.
A few minutes.

At least a half an hour.

Do you own a curling iron?

There's one in the house, but I don't really use it.

There might be one somewhere in that pile over there.
Yes, and I use it all the time.

Nope, I don't have one.

Will you be putting on any makeup?

I'll be putting on a ton of makeup.

Nah.
Only if Chapstick counts.

I might put on a small amount of makeup.

Who makes the coffee?

I pick it up at a coffee place on the way to work.

I do. I kind of enjoy the routine of making it.
It's on an automatic timer, but I get it ready the night before.

Someone else takes care of that for me.

What are you usually having for breakfast?

Eggs and toast.

A full spread with everything I might desire.
I usually don't eat breakfast.

Cereal.

From the time you wake up, how long does it take for you to be ready to walk out the door?

At least two hours.

I'd say an hour is plenty of time.
I'm usually scrambling out the door a few minutes after I wake up.

I can usually do it all in under 30 minutes.

How would you generally describe your mood when you first wake up?

Meh, same ol', same ol'.

Nearly dead.
Cheerful.

Agitated.

Do you play any music as you're getting ready?

I usually don't.

I only turn on the music when I get to my car.
Yes, I have a specific playlist for the mornings.

I might flip on the radio.

When was the last time you went more than one day without showering?

I don't think I have ever done that. How gross!

I'm way past one day right now.
I'm sure I did that a few times in the past month.

I might skip a day if I didn't do anything that caused me to break a sweat.

Is there anyone who helps you get ready?

I have someone who nags me to do certain things, but I wouldn't call it a help.

No, I can manage things fine by myself.
I might ask someone for a little minor help with something once in a while.

Yes, I have plenty of help to pull off this look.

How long do you look at yourself in the mirror?

I'd say that I spend five minutes or so checking myself out.

When you're this gorgeous, you can't help but stare.
I might see myself out of the corner of my eye for a second.

I'll spend a minute or two making sure everything is in place.

What do you do with your dirty clothes and towels?

Someone takes care of that stuff for me.

I throw them in the hamper or basket.
I just throw them in a pile in the corner.

I put them in the washing machine.

Do you shave in the morning?

I don't.

I'm letting my facial hair grow.
Yes, every morning.

I shave my legs.

What time do you have to be to work?

I usually have to be in by 9.

I'm currently unemployed.
I'll get there when I get there.

I'm self-employed, so I start when I feel like it.

How are you getting to where you're going?

A chauffeur is driving me.

I'm catching the bus.
I'll drive my own car.

I'm riding my bike.

If your routine is thrown off, how upset do you get?

It has no effect on me.

It doesn't bother me very much.
It might irritate me a little.

It is likely to throw my entire day off.

How much time do you spend on your phone before you walk out the door?

There's a fairly long list of things I need to check on my phone first thing in the morning.

I'm on my phone most of the day.
I don't have a phone.

I might check a couple things, but I try not to be on it very much.

In general, are you organized or more of a mess?

My assistant is very organized.

I definitely struggle with organization.
I'm a total slob.

I'm a complete neat freak.

Is there a lot of drama in your life or do you keep things more low-key?

I do a good job of keeping drama out of my life.

It's low-key, but I'd say it's more boring than anything.
There's some drama going on around me, but I don't let it get to me.

Drama seems to follow me wherever I go.

Which description best matches your appearance as you walk out the door?

Sharp and looking good.

It's what's on the inside that counts.
Stunning.

Nothing too spectacular.

Would you consider yourself to be low or high maintenance?

Oh, I'm definitely high maintenance, but I'm so worth it.

I'm so low maintenance that I might actually be high maintenance. Does that make any sense?
I have a few things that I'm particular about, but I'm generally pretty easy to please.

I'm super low maintenance.

Which are you more likely to read while on the toilet?

Comic book.

Sports article.
A self-help book.

Fashion article.

How complicated is your morning routine?

There's a few complicated parts, but they're like second nature to me now.

It is highly detailed and intricate. I need help to pull it off right.
I could do it in my sleep, and I often do.

It's pretty simple.

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