The breed of dog a person chooses may mirror his or her own personality and outlook, a new study suggests.
The online survey of 1,000 dog owners by researchers at Bath Spa University in Bath, England, found certain personality traits, such as extroversion, agreeableness and emotional stability, are linked to specific breeds.
The research is to be presented Friday at the British Psychological Society annual meeting in London.
"This study indicates that we might be able to make predictions about someone's personality based on the breed of dog that they choose to own," study author Lance Workman said in a society news release. "It seems likely that personality types are subconsciously drawn to certain breeds."
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