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Psychology-based dog adoption test: What your favourite dog breed reveals about your personality
ETimes | September 11, 2025 12:39 AM CST

Psychology-based tests are simple, easy and fun tests that claim to reveal a person's true traits. How? Well, these tests are based on simple questions or images, and based on what your answer is these tests claim to reveal your true identity or hidden traits.


This particular image was shared by Social Skills Gang on social media. In this test, there's an image of different breeds of dog, and a man sitting at the center asking a simple question which reads-- 'I'm your psychologist. Which dog will you adopt?'


Based on the dog breed you choose, the test can reveal you true traits which might often go unnoticed to many. Intriguing, isn't it?


To take this test, simply look at the above image and pick your favourite dog. Now, read what it decodes about you below, as mentioned on Social Skills Gang's post:


" Dog 1 – Golden Retriever
Warm, dependable, loyal. Golden owners usually value harmony and family connection (Gosling, Sandy, & Potter, 2010).

Dog 2 – German Shepherd
Disciplined, protective, structured. Shepherd fans often respect order and reliability (Kidd & Kidd, 1980).

Dog 3 – Poodle
Refined, intelligent, elegant. Poodle people lean toward conscientiousness and openness (Gosling et al., 2010).

Dog 4 – Chihuahua
Bold, expressive, full of personality. Small-dog lovers often enjoy standing out and score higher in openness (Podberscek & Serpell, 1996).

Dog 5 – Bulldog
Grounded, stable, and comfort-seeking. Bulldog owners usually value calm, emotional steadiness (Turcsán, Range, & Virányi, 2012).

Dog 6 – Dalmatian
Energetic, individualistic, attention-grabbing. Dalmatian pickers often thrive on variety and excitement (Zasloff & Kidd, 1994).

Dog 7 – Husky
Adventurous, sociable, and a bit chaotic. Husky people often crave novelty and stimulation (Gosling et al., 2010).

Dog 8 – English Mastiff
Massive, steady, and protective. People drawn to Mastiffs often value strength, resilience, and quiet authority. This choice reflects a preference for stability and a presence that commands respect (Kidd & Kidd, 1980).

Dog 9 – Rescue Mix
Adaptable, resilient, and compassionate. Rescue lovers often emphasize altruism and authenticity (Protopopova & Wynne, 2014).

Dog 10 – Border Collie
Focused, problem-solving, and sharp. Collie fans are usually conscientious and love productivity (Turcsán et al., 2012)."

How true was this particular test result for you? Tell us your views in the comments section below.

However, the post further shares a disclaimer which reads, "This test is for entertainment purposes only. While the descriptions are inspired by real psychological research on personality and pet choice, they are not a clinical assessment".



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