After flipping through the gallery, be sure to tell us if you and your precious pooch are a match made in heaven?
The beagle owner loves taking a bite out of life -- literally. Beagles make perfect companions for foodies. A person who loves big, group gatherings and gastronomically adventurous meals will find his or her perfect match in this adorable breed and be delighted by the pooch's inquisitiveness, pack-animal mentality, cleverness, yen for travel -- and especially, that pleading, "You gonna finish that?" expression.
Best Dog Breed for Your Personality
Beagle
The beagle owner loves taking a bite out of life -- literally. Beagles make perfect companions for foodies. A person who loves big, group gatherings and gastronomically adventurous meals will find his or her perfect match in this adorable breed and be delighted by the pooch's inquisitiveness, pack-animal mentality, cleverness, yen for travel -- and especially, that pleading, "You gonna finish that?" expression.
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Bulldog
Got a bulldog? Then chances are you're the strong, silent type. You also prefer the indoors and consider yourself a devoted family man (or woman). Explains Peterson, "Bulldogs were originally bred to bait bulls before they were brought to slaughter, but over the centuries, they've been developed to become family-friendly creatures. They like to just hang out, especially with kids." One more thing: it's likely you're a big college basketball fan, Peterson says, given the breed's popularity as a team mascot.
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Chihuahua
Thanks to pop culture, Chihuahua owners have been branded as Paris Hilton types: fashion-conscious girlie-girls who gossip and socialize. But this graceful, quick and alert dog can also indicate an owner's deeper, more mystical side, says Peterson. "There's lots of ancient, Aztec folklore associated with the Chihuahua. It's long been thought that the dog itself possesses properties to cure upset stomachs and arthritis and to prevent asthma attacks. So someone who is interested in the big questions of the universe is likely drawn to the Chihuahua."
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Boxer
The ideal boxer owner loves the role of caretaker, believes in standing up for one's opinions, and admires physical strength, says Peterson. Why? Because boxers tend to copy the emotional expressions of their owners, and they're likewise proud, attentive, active beings.
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Cocker Spaniel
Carpe diem-- grab life by the tail! Cocker spaniel owners are high-energy folks who love the outdoors and are happiest adventuring. As proof, Peterson cites one cocker spaniel who parachuted out of an airplane with its owner 16 times over the course of its life; another lived at sea for 13 years as the pet of a military skipper (logging two million miles of ocean travel in the process). But there's a gentler side to the cocker spaniel's human companion, too, says Peterson: "It's a side that they tend only to reveal to close family and friends." Also, there's a careful attention to detail, as cocker spaniels need daily brushing.
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Dachshund
Homebodies love dachshunds, and vice versa. As a small hound, the dachshund likes to stay at home, cuddle under the sheets and be surrounded by comfortable environs. But just because they're creatures of comfort, that doesn't mean they're couch potatoes. In fact, dachshunds more often exude a happy, playful, spunky side.
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Labrador Retriever
The loyal Lab looks to its owner for a daily to-do list, so an ideal match is someone who "likes constant companionship, likes to share and enjoys a great 'working' relationship," says Peterson. Labs are also one of the most dynamic and versatile dog breeds -- often used in bomb detection, for hunting or as guide dogs -- so a typical Lab owner is the active, outdoorsy type.
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Scottish Terrier
The tenacious, tireless Scottish terrier has owners who tend to be powerful. In fact, more presidents have owned Scottish terriers than any other breed. (Six of them have called the White House home, says Peterson.) Owners also possess a heightened sense of commitment, as terriers tend to form deep bonds with their owners.
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Poodle
Poodle owners lead social lives and enjoy variety; they could hunt all day long as happily as they could enjoy a leisurely lunch with friends. They possess great curiosity, not just for what's found in books but for all sorts of exploring. And they know that variety is the spice of life, as the poodle breed comes in an array of shades and sizes. In fact, the only thing an ideal poodle owner doesn't like to do is sneeze and wheeze; poodles are a perfect breed for allergy sufferers.
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Yorkshire Terrier
The upwardly mobile might see a kindred spirit in this toy dog, once bred to exterminate rats in clothing mills but now much-adored for its larger-than-life (and bigger-than-its-size) personality. An added bonus for such jet-setters: Yorkies fit perfectly into portable lifestyles.
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