What dogs say about our character

One look into the faithful brown eyes, a stroke through the thick fur - and we feel understood and cared for. Dogs have truly earned the title of "our best friend". They are companions and comforters. They are happy with us and always have an open ear for us. But is there really a connection between the choice of dog and the character of the owner?

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10/10/2018, 10:10

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Dachshunds: They look small and so innocent, but they have a lot going for them. Dachshunds are considered to be particularly self-confident and tend to get their own way. Just like him, his two-legged friend has a strong personality - and can also display a certain stubbornness, just like little Woofi.

Terrier: Lively, alert, pithy. Terriers are exceptionally spirited dogs that never say no to an adventure. They don't shy away from a fight either. Anyone who keeps a terrier is just as active as this breed and knows exactly what they want and can hold their own in front of other people.

Poodle: The Poodle is one of the noblest and most intelligent breeds. He gets bored easily and therefore needs lots of activity. He enjoys learning tricks because he loves to please his humans. Poodle friends like to be the center of attention themselves and adorn themselves a little with this noble dog breed.

Husky: Attachment is not his thing. Nor does he believe in absolute obedience. The Husky is headstrong. Originally bred as a sled dog, he has great stamina and loves long forays into the great outdoors. Its owners are also very nature-loving and have a mind of their own.

Shepherd dog: He is alert and courageous, but has a heart of gold. He is also a loyal soul who would go through fire for his owner. These are all qualities that have made him one of the most popular breeds worldwide. Its owners are also considered to be very loyal and often stay together with their partner for life. How beautiful!

Pug: The pug face with the strong physique is loyal, cheerful and relatively uncomplicated to keep, and not just because of its size. Long walks are simply not his thing, he prefers to spend the day lazing on the couch. His owners are said to be the same: always in a good mood, but quite comfortable.

Labrador: Germany-wide, it leads the breed rankings by a wide margin. The reasons are obvious: Labradors are friendly and active, love people and especially children. So it's no wonder that their owners are absolute family types themselves and feel happiest when there's a lot going on at home.

Chihuahua: Small but mighty! The dwarf is not only very spirited and lively, but also very courageous. It also impresses with its strong bond with its owner. Anyone who keeps a Chihuahua is also considered to be very loyal - and just like their four-legged friend, very responsible and conscientious.

We are drawn to the breed that suits our personality

The bond between dog and owner is undoubtedly something very special. It is often even said that the two are quite similar. Well, there is actually a lot to this cliché.

Once you think about it, it makes sense. A person's personality also determines their preferences. And this applies not only to the search for a partner, but also to the choice of four-legged friend. Every person unconsciously chooses a dog that best matches their own personality. True to the motto: Birds of a feather flock together.

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If you need the limelight, you will choose a dog that attracts everyone's attention. And those who are very loyal will feel drawn to a particularly faithful woof. That's right, after all, he accompanies us through quite a few phases of our lives, so a common wavelength is the be-all and end-all. There are, of course, numerous studies on the relationship between humans and dogs. Researchers at the University of Bonn took a closer look at this mutual relationship. They asked 2,789 owners about their relationship with their four-legged friend. In the end, they identified three main types of dog owners who differ significantly in their attitudes and behavioral patterns. According to the study, 43 percent are nature-loving and social dog owners. This type spends a lot of time with their pet and is very sociable. The prestige-oriented dog owner, who likes to humanize their pet, accounts for 22 percent. They want to use their four-legged friend to boost their self-confidence and improve their standing with other people.

There are three different types of owner

35 percent belong to the type of owner who has a strong emotional attachment to their four-legged friend. Their dog means the world to them and is even more important to them than social relationships. But regardless of which type you belong to, the love between humans and dogs is always something unique.