What your dog says about you….
Michelle November 21st, 2008
As animal lover, I am always on the look out for interesting facts or just fun things.
I am came across this article,” What your dog says about you”.
I couldn’t resist taking a look at that since I have owned various breeds for years. Right now I have Pugs and Bully breeds.
Here is a short paragraph of the article:
It appears affection–and an affinity for a pet–go a long way when times are tough.
“Pets have become more like family than an animal left in the dog house in the backyard,” says Daisy Okas, assistant vice president of communications at the American Kennel Club (AKC). “Just as people are not going to skimp on their children, they are not going to cut back on their dog.”
Humans are so devoted to their canine counterparts that despite the economic downturn, it seems pet owners aren’t willing to cut back on canine-related expenditures.
In fact, spending on pet supplies and over-the-counter medicines is expected to reach $10.5 billion by the end of this year, according to the American Pet Products Manufacturers’ Association. In 2007, spending reached about $9.9 billion.
What does this say about us?
“Animals provide a consistency to the ups and downs of our life, whether that’s the downturn in the economy or job stress,” says Shari Curran, director of Therapet Foundation, a Whitehouse, Texas-based not-for-profit that provides animal-assisted therapy. “They don’t care whether you won or lost a bunch of money in the stock market; they provide unconditional love and react the same way every time you come home.”
Well…I guess I am guilty for the spending money on part. I do spend a lot of money on my dogs and right now I am not cutting back. If your like me, they are more like my kids.
The article then went on to compare dogs.
It didn’t say anything about Pugs which I wish it did..I have three…what does this say about me? I want to know! It did have the Pit Bull in there which I do own.
Pit Bull
You are eager to please. “There is a misconception that these dogs are violent,” says Dr. Weiss. “But they are actually very loyal companions.”
OK I guess this does fit me…hmmm but still what about the Pugs????
Moving on here are a few more:
Golden Retrievers
You tend to be social butterflies who prefer to be in group settings
Chihuahua
Owners are often mischief-makers, taking after their high-energy canine.
Beagles
You are inquisitive and always willing to learn new things. The Beagle is constantly questioning. If you own one of these dogs, chances are you are a curious, willful person who is loyal to friends, tough on enemies and pretty stubborn, according to the AKC.
Border Collie
You love the great outdoors. Border Collies are typically bred for outside jobs, according to the AKC. Owners of these pooches love to hike, bike, ski or climb
Are any of these you? If they are you could be alot more like your dog than you think.
Since each individual dog has its own unique personality, regardless of its breed, it’s essential you spend time with the pup in order to evaluate if its energy level, amount of training and disposition are a good fit.
This last part is important for various reasons, one important one is that many animals end up being taken to shelters because people aren’t aware of how much energy puppies do have.
Choose wisely.