You can tell a lot about someone – by their dog...

If you’ve got a dog – its breed says a lot about your personality... 

A new study found that people subconsciously match themselves with pets they share something in common with. Here are a few common connections between breeds and people:

• Sporting Dogs: Labrador retriever and cocker spaniel owners tend to be more agreeable and conscientious.

• Herding Dogs: Shepherds and sheepdogs are more extroverted – and so are their owners.

• Hound Dogs: If you know someone with a greyhound or beagle, they’re probably calm, consistent and emotionally stable.

• Toy Dogs: Chihuahuas and Yorkshire terriers are open to new experiences. You’ll probably see the owner AND the dog at the new hot-spot in town.

• Utility Dogs: English bulldog and Chow Chow owners are conscientious and curious.

• Terriers: People with Staffordshire bull or Scottie dogs are the most middle-of-the-road bunch.

• Working Dogs: Doberman and schnauzer people are pretty mellow and friendly – and tend to blend in.