What Dog Breed Are You, Based on Your Emotional Responses to These Situations?

Brian Whitney

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About This Quiz

Dogs are emotionally complex. If you know a lot about dog breeds, you know a couple of things for sure. You know that dogs are ridiculously awesome no matter what breed they are, and you also know that each dog breed has a totally different vibe. This is especially true when it comes to emotional situations. Some breeds are workers. They don't dwell in emotions; they just like to keep themselves busy and get things done. Other dogs are all about being friendly. No matter what emotional situation they might find themselves in, all they want to do is make you happy. Other dogs are super chill and are almost too lazy to deal with any emotional situations in the first place, and on the other end of the spectrum, others might get just a little aggro if you push their emotional buttons.

We all know that life isn't just about laying in the sun, getting belly scratches and chasing balls around. Sometimes there are emotional things that come up for all of us and we have to deal with them. What dog breed would you be, based on how you react emotionally to certain situations? Would it be a Golden Retriever, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Bull Mastiff or a Pug? Take this quiz to find out. Good boy.

You're starting to feel that your significant other doesn't love you anymore. How do you feel?

Angry

Optimistic that things will work out
I'm sure things will be fine.

Meh. Who cares?

Do you feel anything emotionally when you look at a full moon?

Yes, so cool

It just reminds me that I have to go to bed.
Yes, it's magical.

I am always inside when it's dark out.

Dogs are loyal. Are you? Have you ever thought about cheating?

Yes, but I never would

Yes, and I do
No way!

No, that is too much work.

How would you feel if someone called you a good boy or girl?

I would be mad.

I would be insulted.
I would be so happy!

Ahh, who cares?

Do you feel really sad at the thought of possibly being alone?

A little, I suppose

No. life isn't about that.
I sure do

I don't worry about that.

How many times have you had your heart broken in your life?

Never

Once
More than once

I've never been in love.

Do you get really excited when making a bet on a sporting event?

I do, kind of.

I totally do.
No, but I get nervous.

I never bet.

You just saw a really sappy commercial. Does it affect you emotionally?

No, not even a little bit

I never watch commercials.
It sure does

Maybe a little

Sometimes we all get too many treats. If you gain a few pounds, do you tend to feel unattractive?

No, but I work out and lose weight.

I never gain weight.
I sure do

No, I feel more attractive.

What do you do if someone cuts in front of you in line at the store?

Confront them

Cut in front of them back
Nothing, they are probably having a bad day.

Nothing, I am not in a hurry.

If you're mad at your roomie, which member of Jersey Shore are you most likely to act like?

The Situation

JWoww
Snooki

Vinnie

Do you ever feel sad at giving up your old car when you buy a new one?

Maybe a little

No, that's silly.
Yes, I am going to miss it.

I don't drive.

Dogs love to have pals. When you see a friend you haven't seen for a while, how do you greet them?

With a fist bump

With a handshake
With a giant hug

With a nod

You just got fired from a good job. How do you react?

Get angry

Find another job right away
Take a few weeks and relax

Take six months to chill out

Do you think you'd enjoy having a ball thrown to you?

Are you joking?

No, but I would get it anyway.
I sure would

No way

Are you a deep thinker? Do you spend a lot of time trying to figure out life and what it means?

I think about that sometimes.

Yes, all the time
Not really

I don't get what you're talking about.

Do you like people to see you for who you really are?

No, I try to avoid that, if possible.

I don't care what other people think of me.
I sure do

Yes, if they're nice people

Do believe that some people are luckier than others in life?

I sure do

We all make our own luck.
No, I don't

There is no such thing as luck.

How would you feel if it was your first day at a new school?

I would be a little wound up.

I would be excited to get started.
I would be excited to meet new people.

I would be dreading it.

You really like someone. How do you ask them out?

I just go up and ask.

I try to get to know them better.
I act really nice to them and hope they ask me out.

I don't. It's too much work.

Your best friend has been gossiping about you. How do you handle it?

Call them out

Find a new best friend
I assume I must have done something wrong.

I ignore it.

What would you do if you won $10,000 in a lottery?

Save it

Invest it
Go on a vacation

Quit my job

Your significant other didn't get you anything for Valentine's Day. How do you feel?

Mad

Fine, I hate holidays.
Sad

Fine, because I forgot it was Valentine's Day.

Your friend is on vacation and you haven't heard from him or her in days. What emotion does that trigger in you?

Irritation

I am fine. I am sure they're just busy.
I feel sad.

I don't even notice.

If you're sad, do you tend to let it all out and cry?

No, I keep that inside.

Yes, if I am really frustrated
I sure do

I never get sad.

Your home city's basketball team just won the national title. How do you feel?

Pretty excited

I could care less.
Very excited

My city has a sports team?

How do you feel every day when it's time to have dinner?

Pretty excited

Very excited
So excited, it's unreal.

Meh

Do you believe that we all have one true soulmate?

I don't think so.

Are you kidding?
I sure do

I wish

Do you feel sad when bad things happen to people you don't know?

To a point, I do

No, who cares?
I do very much

It depends on how bad it is.

What do you look for when it comes to a lifetime romantic partner?

Compatibility

Dependability
Kindness

Friendship

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