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Thursday, May 24, 2012

The next time you walk your dog, know this: People will judge you. Why? The type of dog you choose to own says something about your personality, according to researchers at Britain's Bath Spa University and the Kennel Club's Discover Dogs. Led by psychologist Dr. Lance Workman, the team surveyed 1,000 dog owners through an online questionnaire designed to test the so-called "Big Five" personality traits: conscientiousness, intelligence and creativity, emotional stability, extroversion and agreeableness. What your dog's breed says about your personality: Sporting dogs: People who owned sporting dogs, such as Labrador retrievers and cocker spaniels, appeared more agreeable and conscientious in the survey. Herding dogs: People who owned herding dogs, such as German shepherds or sheepdogs, were more extroverted. Hound dogs: People who owned hound dogs, such as greyhounds and beagles, were more emotionally stable. Toy dogs: People who owned toy dogs, such as Chihuahuas or Yorkshire terriers, were more agreeable, more conscientious and more open to new experiences. Non-sporting dogs: People who owned utility dogs, such as English bulldogs, Shar-Peis and Chow Chows, were more conscientious and extroverted. Terriers: No personality traits stood out in the survey among people who owned terriers, such as the Staffordshire bull or the Scottie dog.