# What kind of dog are you? **URL:** \ **Category:** Miscellaneous and Personal Stuff I Must Share\ **Created:** [March 30, 2005, 2:00pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937 "2005-03-30T14:00:13Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 4
**Author:** ![Sample\_the\_Dog](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/8797f3/32.png) [@Sample\_the\_Dog](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Sample_the_Dog)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2005, 12:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/61 "2005-03-31T12:11:51Z")
What I feel like: [Carolina Dog](http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/2003/03/images/030311_carolinadog.jpg) (also called Yellow Dog): > [@](#): > > The Carolina dog is a pariah dog. (“Pariah dog” is a general name in India for the half-reclaimed dogs which swarm in every village, owned by no one in particular…) The Carolina Dog is one of the very few breeds existing today that is truly a primitive dog, a result of natural selection for survival in nature, and not of selective breeding. Wild specimens are still known, so this is not a completely domesticated canine. This dog that has survived as a free living animal in the swamps, savannahs, and forests of South Carolina and Georgia for thousands of years… Many dogs are known to be extremely shy around people and dislike a lot of handling unless socialized at a very young age. With proper socialization, they are proven to be loyal companion dogs… Carolina Dogs have a tendency to howl at certain noises. ---
**Author:** ![Glassy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ea666f/32.png) [@Glassy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Glassy)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2005, 5:13pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/62 "2005-03-31T17:13:44Z")
☹ It says I’m a Pekingese! I think of myself as a swift, elegant, useful animal, but it says I’m one of those dumpy, hairy little lap dogs that rich old women carry around and pet with their clawlike, bejeweled hands. I blame the question about height. Just because I’m 5’2" doesn’t mean I have to be a lap-dog! (Does it?) ---
**Author:** ![Glassy](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/ea666f/32.png) [@Glassy](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Glassy)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2005, 5:17pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/63 "2005-03-31T17:17:50Z")
There, I just re-did the quiz, answering every question exactly the same way, except I said I was 6 feet tall. Now I’m a Gordon Setter. Much better. ---
**Author:** ![pravnik](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/p/8edcca/32.png) [@pravnik](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/pravnik)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2005, 5:26pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/64 "2005-03-31T17:26:21Z")
I’m a [Leonberger](http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/leonberger.htm)! > [@](#): > > The Leonberger has a lively nature and is steady and affectionate. It has a sweet expression. Loving and steadfast, stable and calm, the Leonberger just loves everyone. Their intelligence is extraordinary; their loyalty and love for their families is unparalleled. He has a friendly personality. Most are considered highly trustworthy and have incredible patience, even with the most obnoxious children, but there are some that are not as patient. With most of these dogs, if the situation becomes too intense, instead of showing any aggression, the Leonberger simply walks away. Most of these dogs can take bad behavior in their stride. The Leonberger does not respond very well to harsh training-methods; training requires patience. To be an excellent watch-dog it requires some special training. A gentle giant. Serious, intelligent and brave, the Leonberger wants to please, and responds well to training. The Leonberger can get along with other dogs. Socialize early and well, as this puppy will become a very large adult! The Leonberger is more agile than many other giant breeds. Never heard of them until now, but that’s actually pretty accurate, if I do say so myself! 😃 ---
**Author:** ![Claude\_Remains](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/898d66/32.png) [@Claude\_Remains](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Claude_Remains)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2005, 7:49pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/65 "2005-03-31T19:49:39Z")
Bloodhound Now I just need to E-mail the powers that be and request that they change my username to " **Flash"**. ---
**Author:** ![EmeraldGrue](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/dc4da7/32.png) [@EmeraldGrue](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/EmeraldGrue)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2005, 9:38pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/66 "2005-03-31T21:38:35Z")
Good god, they say I’m a [Bichon Bolognese](http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/images6/Bolognesestoji.jpg). Please don’t get the wrong idea. I am most definitely a [complete](http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/6/65/MixedBreedBlackDogCasey_wb.jpg) [mutt](http://www.vannattabros.com/pics02/mutt.jpg). ---
**Author:** ![Cowgirl\_Jules](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/4af34b/32.png) [@Cowgirl\_Jules](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cowgirl_Jules)\ **Post date:** [March 31, 2005, 9:40pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/67 "2005-03-31T21:40:16Z")
How funny, I came out as a Border Collie. Funny, because that’s what I own and have bred. No, I didn’t try to weigh the quiz with answers taht fit my dog, but that fit me. No wonder we get along so well. ---
**Author:** ![rewindforward](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f19dbf/32.png) [@rewindforward](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/rewindforward)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 12:24am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/68 "2005-04-01T00:24:26Z")
the test said old english sheepdog… but if I’d get a dog it’d be a black lab. > [@Caricci](#): > > I’m a King Charles Spaniel, bless my heart. > > What are you? > > [http://www.gone2thedogs.com/](http://www.gone2thedogs.com/) > > click on game once you get there. ---
**Author:** ![gruver](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/57b2e6/32.png) [@gruver](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/gruver)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 12:33am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/69 "2005-04-01T00:33:47Z")
English Cocker Spaniel here. ---
**Author:** ![Stainz](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/ecd19e/32.png) [@Stainz](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Stainz)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 1:52am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/70 "2005-04-01T01:52:43Z")
Another English Setter here … ---
**Author:** ![elfkin477](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/e/a9a28c/32.png) [@elfkin477](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/elfkin477)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 2:28am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/71 "2005-04-01T02:28:51Z")
Holy shit. Oops, sorry. I got a [Finnish Spitz](http://www.dogbreedinfo.com/finnishspitz.htm). Which happens to be the dog breed I want that no one else has ever heard of. I’ve actually wrote one into [stories](http://forums.prospero.com/foxxfiles/messages?msg=98474.58) too. What are the odds?! I guess I know now why I want one, they’re tempermentally like me…and here I thought it was just because their fur matches my hair 😃 Origin: Finland. Known in its native land as Suomenpstykorva, which means “cock-eared dog” this breed is the national dog of Finland and it is mentioned in a number of heroic Finnish national songs. It was once used by Lapp hunters to track elk and polar bears, but is now popular throughout Scandinavia for hunting grouse and game birds. Personality: While still a favorite with hunters this breed is kept almost entirely as a companion and show dog, which means many of them have given themselves up to luxury and pampering. Good with children and happy to settle into domestic life, you’d never believe this animal once helped to kill bears. ---
**Author:** ![Avarie537](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/a/48db29/32.png) [@Avarie537](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Avarie537)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 3:40am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/72 "2005-04-01T03:40:00Z")
Bearded Collie. Ugh. I’ve never met one I didn’t want to kick! ---
**Author:** ![Cockatiel](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/43a26b/32.png) [@Cockatiel](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Cockatiel)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 4:00am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/73 "2005-04-01T04:00:12Z")
I’m a Basenji. Hm, never heard of it. I’m used for hunting because of my intelligence. Don’t like wet weather. I also act a lot like a cat and have no doggie smell. Yay 🙂 ---
**Author:** ![Izzybella](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/e56c9b/32.png) [@Izzybella](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Izzybella)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 4:03am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/74 "2005-04-01T04:03:16Z")
I’m a Finnish Spitz. Never heard of them before but they’re kind of cute. ---
**Author:** ![wheelie](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/w/b4bc9f/32.png) [@wheelie](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/wheelie)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 4:10am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/75 "2005-04-01T04:10:51Z")
Belgian Shepherd. Never heard of the breed, but if I had to come back as a dog, that would do nicely. Woof. 🆒 ---
**Author:** ![drm](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/a88e57/32.png) [@drm](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/drm)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 4:26am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/76 "2005-04-01T04:26:51Z")
Borzoi (Russian Wolfhound) …does not take kindly to teasing. heh. I wish I had that temporment in high school. ---
**Author:** ![Improv\_Geek](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/i/b3f665/32.png) [@Improv\_Geek](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Improv_Geek)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 4:54am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/77 "2005-04-01T04:54:44Z")
Black Russian Terrier, fear me. ---
**Author:** ![SlowMindThinking](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/s/dc4da7/32.png) [@SlowMindThinking](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/SlowMindThinking)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 3:11pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/78 "2005-04-01T15:11:30Z")
> [@lavenderlemon](#): > > Another French Bulldog here. > > And I was so hoping to be a greyhound. I’ve always wanted to be able to run really fast. Hop on! I’ll give you a fast ride! The missus turned out to be a Pug. Who knew? ---
**Author:** ![little\_bit](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/l/258eb7/32.png) [@little\_bit](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/little_bit)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 4:25pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/79 "2005-04-01T16:25:36Z")
[**MUNSTERLANDER (small)**](http://smallmunsterlander.org/) > [@](#): > > Loyal, affectionate and trustworthy these animals easily adapt to the roll of hunter or family companion. > They are very energetic and need plenty of exercise. I’m a setter/spaniel cross. I point & retrieve. Cool. I’m multi-talented. ---
**Author:** ![Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/m/cab0a1/32.png) [@Man\_With\_a\_Cat](https://boards.straightdope.com/u/Man_With_a_Cat)\ **Post date:** [April 1, 2005, 4:57pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937/80 "2005-04-01T16:57:58Z")
Un-Flipping-Real. I am a Saluki. Which, by the way is the mascot of my beloved alma-mater. I bleed maroon. Go Dawgs! [Previous page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937.md?page=3) [Next page](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/what-kind-of-dog-are-you/296937.md?page=5)