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Karen Workman is a reporter covering communities located in northern Oakland County. She and her husband, Brent, are the proud owners of 5-year-old Sensibull, a pit bull and Labrador mix. An animal lover who has studied dogs with particular interest during her life, Karen will share a variety of information, including training tips, behavior, breed and health information, as well as heart-warming and comedic stories about her own dog and others. Join her for a look into life with Sensibull. 

Monday, May 21, 2012

Can dog breed impact who dates you?

Busy this week, but not busy enough to pass up blogging about this fun study.
Want to get married? Get a golden.
The makers of a new iPhone app called Klooff — I think it basically makes a social profile for you pet — conducted a survey of 1,000 single pet owners to figure out what kind of impact the breed of dog you own may have on your date-ability.
"The vast majority of men think that a woman who owns a Chihuahua is more likely to be dumb," states the press release. "Men are more than 5 times more likely to see a woman who owns a Chihuahua as someone to only have a one night stand with."
I am neither surprised nor offended by this.
As for where my dog's breed ranked on the list, I'd be in trouble if I were a single man.
"Women are 10 times more likely to see a man who owns a Pit Bull as slimy or sketchy than a man who owns a Siberian Husky," it reads.
Both sexes view Golden Retriever owners as marriage material, so if you're looking to settle down, there's one breed that may help you get there.
The Golden Retriever ranked as the top dog breed to attract men and the second top dog breed to attract women. For women, it was German Shepherds that made men most attractive.
Here's more:

Men are most attracted to women who own: 
1. Golden Retrievers
2. Labrador Retrievers
3. Chihuahuas (Hmmm, for that one night stand? Dirty men.)
4. Poodles (seriously?)
5. Beagles

Women are most attracted to men who own:
1. German Shepherds
2. Golden Retrievers
3. Labrador Retrievers
4. Siberian Huskies
5. French Bulldogs

7 Comments:

Anonymous Anonymous said...

I'm sure you know more about one night stands than chihuahuas and the women that own them. My son met a gorgeous, classy, pro level NBA cheerleader and chihuahua owner 7 or 8 years ago, and within a couple of years she became the most wonderful daughter in law in the world! By contrast and consistent observation: Women who own pit bulls tend to be stupid, fat and bitter.

May 24, 2012 at 7:41 PM 
Blogger Karen Workman said...

Wow — I really made you mad! I have no doubt there are perfectly good Chihuahuas and perfectly lovely Chihuahua owners. I'm glad for your son's good fortune in finding a wonderful wife. As for the assumptions you made about me, none are true but if speaking in such a matter makes you feel better, go for it. And thanks for stopping by and checking out my tongue-in-cheek post.

May 29, 2012 at 10:40 AM 
Anonymous Flea said...

Chihuahuas? Seriously? Hilarious. As is the angry woman above. I didn't see Australian shepherds listed. Good thing I'm already married. ;)

July 27, 2012 at 2:22 PM 
Anonymous Linda Jean said...

I am really screwed...I own a Chow Chow! LOL!!!

September 5, 2012 at 10:26 AM 
Blogger Jonathan Schechter said...

I will file all this information away for future reference and sure keep an eye open on female dog walkers. Hmmmmmm

September 9, 2012 at 10:49 PM 
Anonymous Matt said...

Nice post. Did it say where the owners of mixed-breed, mongrel, rescued dogs fit in? I'd usually prefer someone who has this level of compassion in their heart to rescue a dog that may not otherwise find a home.

And nice response to the bitter mother-in-law of a Chihuahua owner. I've never had anything against poodles or Chihuahuas; they can't help what breed they were born to be. It's their fans who are usually annoying. This lady reinforces that belief.

December 26, 2012 at 1:42 PM 
Blogger Karen Workman said...

It didn't talk about mixed-breed owners, Matt, but I think they win all :-) Thanks for the support on my response to Chihuahua-mother-in-law ...

December 26, 2012 at 4:03 PM 

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