Puppy Love
Barking up the right tree.
Beware the Dachshund. Pass by the Pekingese. Steer clear of the
Old English Sheepdog. As for Lhasa Apsos, well, don't even get
us started. The truth is, it's not so doggone easy for
best-friend-seeking entrepreneurs to pick the perfect pooch.
That's where psychology professor Stanley Coren comes in.
Author of Why We Love the Dogs We Do: How to Find the Dog That
Matches Your Personality (The Free Press), Coren was kind enough to
work with Entrepreneur to compose a profile of the ideal dog breed
for small-business owners. The results aren't exactly
conclusive; nonetheless, it's interesting to see what a little
canine matchmaking reveals. Assuming entrepreneurs are extroverted,
dominant, controlling and have neither overly warm nor cool
personalities, Coren says the three categories of canine that are
the best possible best friends for our readers are: Independent,
Self-Assured and Steady dogs.
Independent pooches, according to Coren, are personable and
strong-willed. Examples include Airedales, Dalmatians, Irish
Setters and Siberian Huskies. Self-Assured dogs, by contrast, are
spontaneous and occasionally audacious. Yorkshire Terriers, Jack
Russell Terriers and Miniature Pinschers fit into this feisty
group. Last but not least are the good-natured Steady dogs. Basset
Hounds, Beagles, Great Danes and Bulldogs belong to this group.
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Of course, all this analysis won't guard against a case of
puppy love at first sight. As any dog lover knows, a pair of big
brown eyes, a wet nose and a wagging tail can be an irresistible
combination.