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To ask which dog breed you think is most represented in the media?

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Farkinell · 17/07/2024 14:36

Can't work out if my mind is playing tricks on me or if my puppy is the most used dog type in advertising/branding/television shows etc.

I'm aware of Baader-Meinhoff phenomenon so I'm wondering if it's that (or confirmation bias??).

So I'm trying for objectivity here 😂.

Which breed do you think you see most often? And useful to know if it's your breed or one that's close to your heart?

Puppy tax will be paid later so not to sway your responses.

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Sarah976 · 18/07/2024 23:33

Labs and Golden Retrievers! Maybe because huge brands like Andrex use them though so bound to see more often. Flash had the cool singing dog with the poodle too... loved that one. FLASH, AAAHHHHH

PixieLaLar · 18/07/2024 23:31

Farkinell · 18/07/2024 01:56

Apologies, it's obviously not my pup's name, I'm not popping a photo plus name on the www. I thought from the ridiculously outrageous word I posted, it would be apparent, especially as Goldies are the gentlest of dogs.

I messed up.😳

She's got a normal old lady name of the ilk Flora/Margot/Ivy.

I'll work on my irony.

On bless her she’s adorable! I was thinking it was a strange name choice but each to their own haha 🤣

legacyflygirl · 18/07/2024 13:51

@Whithersoever "Isn't that a collie?"

Nope! It's an Australian Shepherd.

veritusvarity · 18/07/2024 11:16

Farkinell · 18/07/2024 01:56

Apologies, it's obviously not my pup's name, I'm not popping a photo plus name on the www. I thought from the ridiculously outrageous word I posted, it would be apparent, especially as Goldies are the gentlest of dogs.

I messed up.😳

She's got a normal old lady name of the ilk Flora/Margot/Ivy.

I'll work on my irony.

I think Machete is a brilliant name for goldie!
Your goldie is beautiful op, I love Goldies (I like most dogs, but goldies are my favourites, but shhhhh don't tell my lab).

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Wahine24 · 18/07/2024 04:46

@Farkinell for some reason I'd decided she was a he and thought Edgar! Even though my dogs are both girls too. She looks a lovely pet 🐕

Opinionwontchangeluv · 18/07/2024 02:33

I think collies are used a lot

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Farkinell · 18/07/2024 01:56

Apologies, it's obviously not my pup's name, I'm not popping a photo plus name on the www. I thought from the ridiculously outrageous word I posted, it would be apparent, especially as Goldies are the gentlest of dogs.

I messed up.😳

She's got a normal old lady name of the ilk Flora/Margot/Ivy.

I'll work on my irony.

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Tumblingjungleofchaos · 17/07/2024 23:51

Hasbean2 · 17/07/2024 20:02

Oof I'm not sure I'd name a dog machete.
Maybe it's because of the high levels of machete incidents where I am but that made me wince a bit

Would you call your dog knife?

Agree, seems a very odd choice for a dog name.

Tumblingjungleofchaos · 17/07/2024 23:41

Adverts seem to be labs or spaniels

SM seem to be Golden retrievers (the smiley cute fluffy stereotype) and dachshunds (the little devilish fucker stereotype). And a few huskies for the vocals.

Whithersoever · 17/07/2024 22:17

Farkinell · 17/07/2024 17:28

Machete 🥰

Huge paws! I think Machete will be a horse then he grows up!

Whithersoever · 17/07/2024 22:13

legacyflygirl · 17/07/2024 19:59

Maybe it is confirmation bias - I think you see a lot of these! Although, easily mistaken for collies, which lots of people have mentioned!

Isn't that a collie?

GrouchyKiwi · 17/07/2024 20:51

My answer is corgi or dachshund at the moment.

5 years ago it would have been labrador, golden, or border collie. Jack Russell at a push.

Branster · 17/07/2024 20:50

Poo mixes but it may because I notice them more as I don't find them at all photogenic. It baffles me why are they everywhere in advertising.

raspberryberet7 · 17/07/2024 20:44

Labradors and show cockers

itwontletmechoose · 17/07/2024 20:34

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 17/07/2024 14:40

I'd say Labradors or 'poo dogs (of various types, all poodle crosses). I also see a fair few Jack Russells when a 'terrier type' is called for.

My dog's breed is under represented. Probably because they tend to be little bastards.

Patterdale here 🤪 So handsome and photogenic but wouldn't do what he was told for anyone and the ad would be ruined by him attempting to bite any other furry or feathered friends 😳

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Hasbean2 · 17/07/2024 20:02

Oof I'm not sure I'd name a dog machete.
Maybe it's because of the high levels of machete incidents where I am but that made me wince a bit

Would you call your dog knife?

legacyflygirl · 17/07/2024 19:59

Maybe it is confirmation bias - I think you see a lot of these! Although, easily mistaken for collies, which lots of people have mentioned!

To ask which dog breed you think is most represented in the media?
WiddlinDiddlin · 17/07/2024 19:50

Fannyfiggs · 17/07/2024 17:28

Sighthound are beautiful 😍

Have you seen this sighthound TikTok - it's hilarious 😂

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGetEXV7j/

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I live with a Saluki. This is 100% accurate in every way.

Artexorpaint · 17/07/2024 19:27

Border collie

Dearg · 17/07/2024 19:24

Well, a bit late to the party, but I would have said Golden. I see them everywhere, especially my instagram feed.
But despite loving Goldens, I have 2 black labs. And together, they shed less than the one golden I grew up with.

Fannyfiggs · 17/07/2024 19:19

Scottishskifun · 17/07/2024 19:14

Haha no I hadn't! A lot of it is true but they missed the best thing about sighthounds....when they chitter because they are happy! I've only known it in sighthound breeds.

We have a greyhound saluki cross she's known as the Princess and has her own pj's as she gets cold and whines at us 😂

Very loveable and easy going dogs though

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Oh no, I've never heard them chitter 😭 I'll need to search for that.

The Princess sounds absolutely gorgeous and so she should have her own jammies. I hope they have crowns on them 🤣👑

ErrolTheDragon · 17/07/2024 19:19

stayathomer · 17/07/2024 19:11

Also Labradors- everywhere on ads, don’t actually see many now in real life (compared to 90s, 00s when they were everywhere! In real life I see jack russells, huskies and cockapoos everywhere!!

There's lots of black labs round here, I think quite few are working gundogs.

NeverDropYourMooncup · 17/07/2024 19:16

stayathomer · 17/07/2024 19:11

Also Labradors- everywhere on ads, don’t actually see many now in real life (compared to 90s, 00s when they were everywhere! In real life I see jack russells, huskies and cockapoos everywhere!!

Cost of Living, innit?

Nobody can afford that level of food and bin related vet incidents.

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