Describe Your Perfect Job and We'll Guess What Dog Breed You Should Adopt

By: Teresa McGlothlin

5 Min Quiz

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About This Quiz

Close your eyes and think about the things you want from a perfect job. Then answer our questions with your most truthful answers. After we see the kinds of things you want from a great position, we think we'll be able to tell which dog breed would find your home as homey as you do!

You might not think that the things you want from your career have anything to do with the kind of dog you should adopt, but we believe it has everything to do with it! In order to work certain kinds of jobs, you have to have a specific set of qualities and traits. For instance, you wouldn't want to work as a surgeon if you are so naturally funny that you should be a comedian.

Once we figure out the things you find perfect about the kind of work you want to do, we'll compare the traits you have and the things you want with some of the most popular and adorable dog breeds registered with the American Kennel Club. If you've always considered yourself more of a poodle owner than a pit bull owner, we ask that we reserve your thoughts until you've told us about your perfect job.

Should you adopt the dog you love most, or should you go for the one that makes the most sense? Dogs are a lot of work and recommend choosing just the right one. What will your ideal job see you adding to your family? Let's find out!

Do you like to sniff out trouble when you are on the job?

I prefer to avoid trouble.

I love finding out all the dirt!
I do like to find the source of a problem.

I prefer to cause trouble.

What kind of working dog are you when you are at work?

Labrador retriever

St. Bernard
Bloodhound

Dalmatian

Would you prefer to work with animals or with children?

I wouldn't mind working with my dog.

I prefer working with humans.
Computers are more my style.

I would love to work with children.

Which of these things is most important to you in a job?

Benefits

Payment
Working environment

Coworkers

When you are at work, what do you have in common with a beagle?

I'm really nosy about my coworkers' love lives.

I'm always digging myself out of trouble.
I also take naps in inappropriate places.

I take as many walks as I can.

What time of the day do you prefer to work?

I like working early in the morning.

I like working on different shifts sometimes.
I'm more of an afternoon shift type of person.

Nightshift has always been my favorite.

How would you feel about working from home?

It would drive me insane.

I would love it!
I would like the option to go to an office.

I prefer to work outdoors.

What type of boss is the best kind of boss?

I'm a great boss.

A good boss is a hands-off boss.
I think bosses who are fair-minded are the best.

A boss should work as hard as their employees.

Would you current coworkers say that your bark is bigger than your bite?

I've never bitten any of them.

They would say that I bark like a chihuahua.
My coworkers are not smart enough to answer this question.

The would say that you don't want to mess with me when I'm angry.

Which dog command would you like to train your coworkers to perform?

Sit!

Be quiet!
Get in your bed!

Stay!

What sort of starting salary should your perfect job carry?

More than $50,000 per year

At least $30,000 per year
I need at least $1 million plus bonuses.

At least $300,000 per year

Which word would you use to sum up your current job?

Boring

Stressful
Important

Ideal

How would you feel about owning your own business?

I would rather have someone else deal with taxes.

I would love to own my own business.
I'm open to learning more about it.

I own my own side hustle.

Would your perfect job involve any traveling?

I wouldn't mind some local travel.

My perfect job would involve a lot of traveling.
I prefer to work from a home office.

I would like to be a travel writer.

Are you a good candidate to work in the entertainment industry?

I am rather entertaining.

It's too crazy for me.
I wouldn't mind running karaoke.

I'm sure I could work in comedy.

Do you like to sit down or move around while you're at work?

I like work that requires me to be physical.

I don't like to sit or stand all day.
I need a job where I can sit.

I prefer to work from my pile of pillows.

Would you rather work with computers or work with your hands?

I don't like sitting behind a screen all day.

I love working with my hands.
I'm more of a computer geek.

I would like a mix of both.

What kind of clothes would you wear at your ideal job?

Jeans

Uniforms
Pajamas

Professional attire

Would you work alone or with others at your perfect job?

I just want to work with my dog.

I prefer being a solo act.
I love working with other people.

I like a few minutes to myself, but I also like working with people.

Do you believe there is such a thing as a perfect job?

They do not call it work because it's fun.

I keep hoping there's a perfect job for me.
I think the work you do can be perfect.

If I could be a professional beach bum, there would be such a thing as a perfect job.

Should your perfect job be in a noisy environment or a quiet one?

I like hearing birds chirp when I'm working.

I need absolute silence.
I prefer a hip and fun environment.

There's a time for both.

Would you be happy working in retail or the restaurant industries?

No, thank you!

I have worked in retail, and I would rather die.
I would be a great executive chef.

I don't like people enough for either of those.

Which of these industries is closest to the one you would consider perfect?

Farming

Law enforcement
Public relations

Healthcare

How would your current boss describe the quality of your work?

Adequate

Outstanding
Accurate

Average

Do you have a problem with working weekends?

I don't mind it at all.

I actually prefer working weekends.
I never work on weekends.

I'll only work weekends if I'm needed.

Which job in the healthcare field would you be suited to work?

Hospital security

Insurance agent
Hospital administrator

Nurse

Would you consider yourself a perfectionist when you are at work?

LOL, no.

I am a perfectionist in all parts of my life.
I'm a perfectionist at home.

I believe in doing a job well.

If you really love your job, are you willing to work a lot of overtime?

I go home at quitting time.

I don't mind working until a problem is solved.
If I know in advance, I wouldn't mind.

If I love it, I would never stop working.

Would you rather work with numbers or use your words?

I would rather work with dirt.

I'm good with both.
I would rather work with cosmetics.

I prefer using my words.

Would you need to impress others a lot at your ideal job?

I need to impress myself more.

It would be my job to make people like me.
I live to impress others.

I don't really care what other people think.

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