Singles Get Pet Savvy, Understanding Men Through Their Dogs (NAPSA)—Whether it is a golden retriever, bichon frise or a mutt, dogs are known for holding the title of man’s best friend, but are they also the key to understanding one? Wendy Diamond, author of the newly published book, “What a Lucky Dog! How to Understand Men Through Their Dogs,” believes this theory to be true. “It’s amazing what similarities exist between men and their dogs,” said Diamond, with a wink. “You can learn a lot about a man from what type of pet he chooses and how he treats them.” And Diamondisn’t alone on this. Yahoo! Personals recently unleashed results of a survey of 5,000 singles revealing that more than 90 percent of single women believe how a mantreats his pet indicates how he would treat a love interest. And two-thirds of surveyed singles would prefer to see a photo of someone with their pet before deciding whether or not to go on a date with him orher. Because men naturally identify with their dogs, it is often possible to find common links and shared personality traits between them. For anyonein the dating world, trying to understand a potential mate’s personality can become quite a challenge, but Diamond’s research on 32 breeds of dog can shine somelight on the unfamiliar territory of understanding men. For example, consider a Chihuahua man. He can be very demanding when he doesn’t get his own way, and loves to be the center of attention. Mr. Rottweiler can’t help but become overly protective when he senses his loved ones are in danger, and those who love Labradors are energetic, active and social. A Mutt man changes his moodsat the drop of a hat, and men who love Bulldogs are humorous but can be immature andreactionary. Author Wendy Diamond’s research on dog breeds sheds some light on men’s dating behavior. Happily Ever After? Dogs, like men and women, can become jealous when they feel they might have to share treats and attention. So your dog will give you a sure indicator on how it feels about your new loveinterest. “Whethertheir tail is wagging with approval or growls when your date enters the room, your canine love consultant just might be telling you to watch out,” adds Diamond. If you have a faithful dog in your household, count on it to help sniff out whether your budding relationship might just be puppy love or the real deal. For more tips from Wendy Diamond, visit http://personals. yahoo.com/luckydog. More doggoneinteresting information: 85% ofsingles say that a person’s pet gives greaterinsightinto their personality @ 91% of singles would use their pet as a conversation starter to get a date em 43% ofsingles let their pets sleep in @ bed with them Source: Yahoo! Personals user survey, 2004
