Personality test

Canine personality tests can be used to match a dog with an owner of similar personality, or to determine whether a dog has the personality to become good service or police dog. Dr. Sam Gosling, of the University of Texas, has developed a test based on four aspects of dog personality: anxiety, intelligence, affection, and energy level.In the anxiety test, dogs watch their owners walk other dogs; in the intelligence test, observers record how long it takes a dog to find a treat placed under a plastic cup; in the affection test, owners encourage dogs to display cuddly and affectionate behaviour; and in the energy test, owners encouraged dogs to display energy by running and playing. The test shows that dog personalities vary not just between but also within breeds.