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Study Reveals That Dogs Resemble Their OwnersAs a Result of Selection (Doggie Lovers Alert)
Psychological Science ^ | March 29, 2004 | news release

Posted on 02/10/2006 10:18:31 AM PST by girlangler

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To: girlangler

I do not look like my cocker spaniels.

41 posted on 02/10/2006 1:02:48 PM PST by mollynme (cogito, ergo freepum)
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To: girlangler
The research, by Michael M. Roy and Nicholas Christenfeld, both of the University of California, San Diego, found that when people pick a pet, they seek one that, at some level, resembles them.

One small problem....

I didn't pick my pets, they picked ME!

:-p

42 posted on 02/10/2006 1:03:38 PM PST by MamaTexan (I am NOT a ~legal entity~, nor am I a *person* as created by law!)
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To: girlangler

Pugs are wonderful dogs, a friend has three and everyone loves them.


43 posted on 02/10/2006 1:06:51 PM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)
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To: Lady Jag

Oh dear...I got Porteguese Water Dog...which to me sounds like an even higher maintenance critter than a poodle.

I don't *think* that's me...


44 posted on 02/10/2006 1:09:20 PM PST by RosieCotton
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To: Squantos; Eaker; humblegunner; Allegra

WOOF!!!

Check out #37 link


45 posted on 02/10/2006 1:13:37 PM PST by ChefKeith (Flies,fleas,ants,ticks,cockroaches,bad cops,lawyers,judges & politicians All the same. Useless!!!)
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To: Lady Jag
LOL!

Pretty accurate!

Since I'm kinda chunky and wrinkly as a human, it makes sense that, as a dog, I'd be a Shar-pei:

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46 posted on 02/10/2006 1:23:11 PM PST by MamaTexan (I am NOT a ~legal entity~, nor am I a *person* as created by law!)
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To: MamaTexan
Ohhhh, aren't you sweet!!


47 posted on 02/10/2006 1:30:54 PM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)
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To: ChefKeith; TheMom; dix; humblegunner; antivenom; eastforker; Flyer; Humidston; olliemb; ...
Which dog do I look like??




48 posted on 02/10/2006 1:31:21 PM PST by Eaker (My Wife Rocks! - Islam is the cancer, the US Military and Militia is the answer!)
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To: girlangler; billhilly; proud_yank

Okay guys, I'm pinging you on this -- but let me EMPHASIZE I DON'T look like a PUG. May have some of their loveable traits and all, though.


49 posted on 02/10/2006 1:31:21 PM PST by girlangler (I'd rather be fishing)
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To: Eaker

From that view, the one on the right.

:-P


50 posted on 02/10/2006 1:32:26 PM PST by thackney (life is fragile, handle with prayer)
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To: Eaker
Which dog do I look like??

That litle one-eyed dog.

51 posted on 02/10/2006 1:32:42 PM PST by Flyer (Send Beer)
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To: Lady Jag; girlangler
Here is my Pug-Pitbull mix at 8 weeks.
He is turning 7 months next week & is even cuter now.


52 posted on 02/10/2006 1:32:46 PM PST by Feiny ("Muslims are the only people who make feminists seem laid-back." Ann Coulter)
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To: pookie18

Eeegads! Laughing so hard I'm crying!

Best Photoshop of the Day award to you!


53 posted on 02/10/2006 1:35:21 PM PST by livius
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To: Eaker

The one on my right, your left. HEHE


54 posted on 02/10/2006 1:37:51 PM PST by eastforker (Under Cover FReeper going dark(too much 24))
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To: Eaker

OOOOOOOHHHH OOOOOHHHHHHH!

PICK MEEE!!!!!


I KNOW!!!!


55 posted on 02/10/2006 1:40:05 PM PST by Dashing Dasher (Truth is generally the best vindication against slander --- Abe Lincoln)
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To: Grannyx4

Tango, I hope. ;-P

56 posted on 02/10/2006 1:41:56 PM PST by LongElegantLegs (Going armed to the terror of the public.)
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To: Eaker; Bacon Man

Believe, me, Eaker, you do NOT wanna know.


57 posted on 02/10/2006 1:43:33 PM PST by Xenalyte (Can you count, suckas? I say the future is ours . . . if you can count.)
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To: pookie18

ROFLOL!


58 posted on 02/10/2006 1:44:25 PM PST by fanfan
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To: girlangler
LOL, I don't know about physical traits but I do agree %100 that there are personality similarities between pets and owners. And yes, I am one of those lame-brain idiots who really over-personifies their dog! Though, he is my baby...



59 posted on 02/10/2006 1:44:29 PM PST by proud_yank (Good intentions + bad information = Recipe for disaster.)
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To: feinswinesuksass

Pug-Pitbull sounds difficult. Is this a first? Puppy looks GOOD! Will you kindly ping me if you take progress pics? I'm interested on how it's going to look - it's adorable now.


60 posted on 02/10/2006 1:45:13 PM PST by Lady Jag ( All I want is a kind word, a warm bed, and world domination)
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