Tell Us About Your Feelings Toward These Dogs and We'll Guess the Your Perfect Dog Breed!

Brian Whitney

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About This Quiz

Picking out the perfect dog breed can be ruff (get it?!?)

Even if you really love dogs, different breeds go better with different people. If you're the kind of person that likes to go for a lot of hikes, you probably don't want a bulldog. If you're the kind of person that likes to spend your day gaming in your attic, then a border collie probably wouldn't be your perfect companion. If you're the type that likes to spend a lot of time hunting, you probably don't want to bring along your Great Dane, and if you like to get down on the floor and wrestle with your dog, a corgi wouldn't be your best bet. We know you want to take ALL the dogs home, and rightly so! However, getting the best fit for you means that you're more likely to keep the dog you choose.

All dogs deserve a good home, and some of the best dogs that anyone can get are mixed breeds from the pound or local animal shelter. But, if your heart is set on getting a purebred, you might want to figure out which kind is best for you. One of the best ways for you to do that would be to take this quiz. If you do well, you'll get a treat!

Do you like dogs that like to hang out with people all the time?

No, I don't like needy dogs.

Sure, most of the time.
Yes, why else would I get one?

I hadn't really thought about it.

Do you like dogs that seem fierce?

Not really

A little
Absolutely

No

What do you think of yellow labs?

Boring

Cool
Meh

Too big

Do you picture your dog around a lot of kids?

Perhaps?

Maybe with older kids.
Not at all.

Definitely with small kids.

How much time would you spend exercising with your dog each day?

Two hours

45 minutes
One hour

30 minutes

Do you like dog's ears?

They smell like corn chips!

Indeed, I do.
I don't really think about it.

Long ears are the best!

Do you want a dog that you can wrestle with on the floor?

Not really

Yes
Maybe?

No

You're outside working on your yard, what is your dog doing?

Hanging out

Laying on the porch
Barking at everyone

Sleeping inside

What are you and your dog doing on a Sunday afternoon?

Hiking a mountain

Laying in the sun
Doing some yard work

Watching Netflix

Do you want your dog to bark when someone knocks at the door?

Not really

Whatever
Yes

No

How friendly should your dog be to stranger?

Not that friendly

Pretty friendly
Not friendly at all

Totally friendly

Would you come home during the day to let your dog out?

Sure, that is part of the gig.

I would if I could.
Sure, most days I would.

I don't have time for that.

Do you mind spending a lot of money on dog food?

Sometimes

No
A little

Absolutely

How do you feel about bulldogs?

They're way too lazy.

They're kind of cool.
They're not my vibe at all.

They're awesome.

Do you think dogs wearing hats are funny?

Ugh, no!

Kind of
Not really

Hilarious!

If your dog had a job, what would it be?

My dog would be a private detective.

My dog would be a model.
My dog would be a police officer.

My dog would be a computer programmer.

Do you like poodles?

They're too fancy.

The big ones are cool.
It depends on the dog.

I like the little ones.

What is the main reason you want a dog?

To have someone to do things with.

To have someone to cuddle with.
To protect me.

To have someone to hang out with.

Do you like to be noticed?

Not too much

Yes!
Not at all

Sure

How do you feel about bullmastiffs?

They are way too mellow.

They are super cool dogs.
They are okay.

I don't like them much.

Which movie do you prefer?

"Babe"

"Scooby-Doo"
"All Dogs Go to Heaven"

"The Fox and the Hound"

Where do you live?

The country

The suburbs
A small town

The city

Are you into cats?

I can't stand cats.

Sure, they are pretty cool.
I could take them or leave them.

I love cats!

Did you like the movie, "Best in Show?"

I never saw it.

That was a good movie.
I didn't like it much.

That was the best movie ever.

Do you want your dog to be intimidating?

Not really

Sure
Absolutely

Not at all

Have you owned a lot of dogs during your life?

Yes, my whole life.

I've had dogs most of my life.
I have had one or two.

I have never had a dog.

Where will you bring your dog?

I'll take it everywhere!

It will stay at home most of the time.
I will take it with me sometimes.

I'll keep it at home.

Do you like dogs that do tricks?

Totally!

Not really
Sure

No

What is most important to you?

Success

Friends
Safety

Family

Do you want a dog that can handle hot summer weather?

Absolutely

Not necessary
Sure

Nope

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