What Does My Dog's Breed Say About Me? (Slideshow)

In my book It’s a Dog’s Life … but It’s Your Carpet, I admit, I make some pretty huge generalizations about breeds and pet owners. Granted, they’re my own opinions, but if you really wanted to know what your veterinarian thinks of you when you walk in the door with your breed of dog, read on!

Labrador Retriever

Dedicated, outdoorsy, loyal, and generally a good person to be around. Shops at REI. Drives a Subaru.

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Chihuahua

May bite. The dog too.

Greyhound

Kind, mild mannered. Has neurotic tendencies. Gentle. Laid back. Drinks bottled water. Often looks like the dog.

Miniature Poodle

Usually owned by a sweet, old, white-haired person.

Terrier

Potential to be a loyal, family-oriented person. Can be snarky and have an east-coast attitude.

Golden Retriever

Family oriented and generally a good person to be around. Has two or three human babies.

Miniature Schnauzer

Family oriented. Owned by older adults. Shops at LL Bean and Lands’ End. Drives a Volvo.

Yorkshire Terrier

Likes to carry a YSL or Gucci purse, often with their pet in it. Enjoys the high life. Drinks wine, not beer.

Rottweiler

Bad ass. Loyal. Protective. Doesn’t want to be screwed with.

Maltese

Either wants to have a child or have grandchildren. Loves to nurture and carry loved ones in arms. Very well dressed. Likes pink bows.

Beagle

Family oriented. High tolerance level for baying.

Bernese Mountain

Financially secure. Educated. Shops at REI, Best Buy, and Nordstroms.

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What? Don’t believe me? What do you think? Does your breed represent you?

And yes, I purposely skipped stereotyping us American pit bull terrier dog owners. But as a veterinary student once said to me: “Dr. Lee … you look just like your dog.”

What Does My Dog’s Breed Say About Me? originally appeared on petMD.com

by Dr. Justine Lee, PetMD

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Alan L.

6:56PM PDT on May 19, 2013

So what DO mixed breeds say???

May 19
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Melissa V.

9:10PM PDT on May 11, 2013

So true!! Thank you =)

May 11
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Liz B.

9:31AM PDT on May 10, 2013

We have a mixed breeds puppy, probably Doberman and Rottweiler--what does that make us? Hubby is a Brit from No. England, I was born in Sweden. We never owned these breeds where we grew up. I have owned 3 Dobes in the past, all rescues, all great dogs, hubby had GSDs before I knew him. This lovable puppy looks like she will turn out to be a great dog as well. She came to us from the county pound a month ago. I've had Lhasa Apsos also, three, also fine dogs. I guess our personalities blend with all of them--we're all mutts, aren't we?

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Jeaneen A.

9:18AM PDT on May 10, 2013

I have always loved two types of dogs 1st. mutts and 2nd. Newfoundlands. And of course any dog that needs me. I wonder if they have one for people with cats.

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Christine W.

6:58AM PDT on May 5, 2013

Thanks for sharing.

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Kay M.

9:47PM PDT on May 4, 2013

love your articles about the dog breeds- out of the top 10 I have owned 3 of them, but in your article about owner looking and acting like their pets, you did not mention the weiner dog, but out of the 3 breeds I have owned I think I am more like her, she sleeps a lot, she likes to bury her head under the covers, she hates being alone, and I think I am like that to an small .degree. It works out great now that I am unemployed. we spend the whole day together. keep the articles coming.