Dog Breed Quiz
Pug
You lounge happily beside people, and your expressive face loosens up the whole room.
The Pug is said to have been kept in China since long ago as a companion dog that lived close to people. It later traveled to the Netherlands and Britain and became widely loved across Europe as well. Rather than being given jobs like hunting or guarding, it's a dog that has spent its time relaxing by people's side.
A short muzzle, a wrinkled face and a curled tail are its trademarks. Pugs are said to be easygoing and people-loving, able to relax next to just about anyone. Rather than rushing around, you take it easy in the middle of the group, and a single expression from you can loosen up the room.
Because you can relax at your own pace, you may stay at the same easy speed even when everyone around you is hurrying. Sometimes that puts people at ease; other times, it keeps someone who wants to hurry waiting. When it's one of those times when things need to move fast, ask about timing first, and you can fit in without losing your own pace.
Strengths
- You can create a relaxed mood quickly, even beside people you've just met
- You can get your feelings across with your face and gestures before you say a word
- Even in a hectic place, you can keep your own rhythm
Where you may stumble
- When everyone's in a hurry, you're the only one taking your time
- Your attention drifts to the chat in front of you rather than the errand you were asked to do
- Your feelings show on your face, so people know before you say anything
Sounds familiar, Pug?
- You find yourself laughing side by side with someone you've only just met
- In photos, you somehow have the most expressive face of anyone
- Even at someone's home for the first time, you soon find you've made yourself completely comfortable
Where you shine
Tense rooms, or gatherings where nobody knows each other yet. One relaxed look from you can help everyone's shoulders drop.
Tips for “Pug”
- When things need to move fast, ask first, “By what time?”
- Get one errand done first, then relax however you like
- Even when your face has already said it, put it into words too
Matches
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Saint Bernard — The Saint Bernard is another breed that doesn't rush. It won't hurry the Pug along, and when the Pug pulls a funny face, it gives a slow, big-bodied laugh. A partner you can spend time with at the same stride.
Beagle — Like you, the Beagle warms up to anyone easily. When the Beagle says “Let's go take a look” and coaxes the slow-moving Pug out, you get to discover the fun of places you wouldn't usually go.
Border Collie — The Border Collie is a breed that teams up with one chosen person and heads for the job it's been given. Even when the Pug, who wants to relax casually with anyone, invites it into the circle, the Border Collie can't quite join in because its mind is on the job. The Pug's easygoing ways and the Border Collie's seriousness tend to pass each other by.
Close neighbors
These differ from this one on just 1 of the 3 axes. If one of your axes was near the middle, you may have their side too.
Which one are you? 18 everyday situations, about 3 minutes.
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