The Dog Breed Selector Quiz

By: Monica Lee

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

The best dog to have is one that shares your same personality and quirks. For instance, if you're not big on the outdoors and exercising, then a small dog such as a Bulldog or Yorkshire Terrier is preferable for you. If you have a super positive personality and are outgoing, then a breed like a Golden Retriever or Labrador is right up your alley.

Then there are those who like to be couch potatoes but want a couch companion. The best selection might be a big breed like a Great Dane or something more compact like a Beagle - they both have personalities that "go with the flow." Or you may be someone who likes to look good and command center stage. If so, then a breed like the Poodle or Bichon Frise might be the perfect pooch for you.

In order to match you with a fabulous furry friend, we'll need to know more about your personality. This quiz offers 30 questions that when answered honestly, will provide your likes, dislikes, how you interact socially, your values and opinions. Your answers will be matched to a happy hound that is bound to be your forever friend. It's as easy as that! Take our breed selector quiz now and discover the top tail-wagger for you.

It's Saturday! What do you want to do on your weekend?

Go clothes and shoe shopping

Go running or take in some kind of exercise
Whatever my friends are up to, is good for me.

I try to get all my errands done.

Which word would you use to describe yourself?

Planner

Happy
Easy-going

Loyal

What's your favorite sport?

Tennis or single-sport activities

All of them!
You can count on me to cheer loudly on the side lines.

As long as I'm protecting the net, I'm good with whatever sport.

When you're on vacation, what do you like to do?

I like to plan it out, so I don't miss an activity or exhibit.

I love walking to the sites, so I really get the feel of the city.
Wing it. You get once-in-a-lifetime experiences that way.

If it's overseas, I want to make sure we're all being safe and know how to get to our destinations.

What is the most important thing in your living space?

That it's clean.

That it makes me happy.
That it's comfortable.

That I feel safe and secure.

What color do you like to wear most?

White

Yellow
Brown

Black

What would you do in a band?

The vocals

The drums
The guitar

The manager

What's your morning routine?

Wash and brush teeth, put on make-up, do hair, have a quick cup of coffee.

Jump out of bed and take a shower.
Roll out of bed, find some clothes and go.

Shower, exercise, full breakfast.

What's your preferred lunch time meal?

Salad

A burger
I love snacking all day.

A nice steak

What type of dog is best for you?

A smart dog

A fun dog
A small dog

A protective dog

What's your favorite alcoholic beverage?

Wine

Beer
Whatever everyone else is having

I don't drink.

What's your go-to dinner, when you don't have time to make an elaborate meal?

Take out

Pizza
Pasta

Bratwurst

If someone gave you a million dollars, what would you do?

Travel the world

Make my family as happy as I am
Make my friends as happy as I am

Give some to my favorite charity

Which of these activities help you relax the most?

Cleaning

Talking to friends
Watching TV

Exercising

What country would you like to travel to?

France

Scotland
England

Germany

Which of these senses is the most important to you?

Touch

Hear
Smell

Sight

What's your favorite movie genre?

Romance

Comedy
Sci-Fi

Action

Which of these subjects did you like the most in school?

Math

Gym
Art

Languages

What is your favorite date?

A romantic dinner at an expensive restaurant

Going to a party
Staying home, drinking wine and watching Netflix

Going to see a play

Which one of these qualities in a person turns you off?

Messy

Mean
Cold

Dishonest

What's your preferred breakfast?

Croissant

Bacon and eggs
Pop tart

Protein bar or shake

How do you commute?

Uber or Drive

Bus or train
I work from home.

Walk or bike

What is your favorite form of communication?

Instagram

Twitter
Facebook

Email

How do you like to keep your house?

Clean and tidy

Lived in, I don't mind leaving the dishes overnight.
Comfy, lots of soft furniture and pillows

Everything in its place

What is your workout like?

Yoga and light cardio

I go for a run.
I'm not big on working out, but I'll do it if everyone else is going.

I lift weights.

What do you like to do after dinner?

Check out what my friends posted

Hang out with my buddies
Look for something good on TV

Workout

When do you go to bed?

10 p.m. - early to bed, early to rise and all

It varies depending on what's going on each evening.
Whenever I fall asleep, usually on the couch.

11 p.m., I always try to get my eight hours in.

How well do you get along with people from other cultures?

Fine, but it's not something I seek out.

Great! I love learning about new cultures.
Once I start talking to them, I forget there's any kind of difference.

I'm careful, somewhat restrained.

How do you react to tragedy?

I can't help it, I start shaking.

I try to be strong for others.
I'm a shoulder to cry on if someone needs it.

I remain calm and see how I can help.

Are you a good student?

Always at the top in my class

I'm happy with B's and C's.
It depends on the subject; I was good in some, and not so good in others.

Valedictorian

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