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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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Scottishskifun · 17/07/2024 19:14

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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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

Wedoourish · 17/07/2024 19:11

Jack Russell Terriers. I own a parsons terrier.

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!!

ErrolTheDragon · 17/07/2024 19:09

Pippatpip · 17/07/2024 18:18

Daschunds. Hundres of dashies. No rough collies apart from the one on the train ad. Border collies and labs are fairly ubiquitous.

Well.. dozens at least...

ErrolTheDragon · 17/07/2024 19:05

Dachshunds are probably the most used on clothing, mugs, bags etc.

Which was always handy when buying stocking fillers for DD.

bridgetreilly · 17/07/2024 18:20

Golden retriever.

RealHousewivesOfTaunton · 17/07/2024 18:19

Labrador or pug. I don't really like dogs.

Pippatpip · 17/07/2024 18:18

Daschunds. Hundres of dashies. No rough collies apart from the one on the train ad. Border collies and labs are fairly ubiquitous.

Wahine24 · 17/07/2024 18:13

@Farkinell machete is an interesting choice of name! He looks like a right cutie all gentle and fluffy

Caerulea · 17/07/2024 17:55

OP - Machete is unbearably squishable looking!!

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 17/07/2024 17:53

TheTempest · 17/07/2024 17:33

Labs, GR, spaniels and Dashunds I think. I had a Patterdale who we lost last October aged 18 1/2. Who remained bonkers right up until her last week, I adored her but she was hands down the hardest dog I’ve ever had!

I say that about mine. Forty years of dog ownership, I've had all the 'nut case' breeds but the Patterdale almost broke me. Sorry about the loss of yours, they leave such a big hole when they go... actually, this one is leaving quite large holes and she's still here...

TheTempest · 17/07/2024 17:33

Labs, GR, spaniels and Dashunds I think. I had a Patterdale who we lost last October aged 18 1/2. Who remained bonkers right up until her last week, I adored her but she was hands down the hardest dog I’ve ever had!

veritusvarity · 17/07/2024 17:32

In the US I'd say Goldie, and it's not surprising, they are beautiful dogs, generally very biddable and highly trainable.
In the Uk, there seems to be more variety. I've seen labs, various poos, Old English, Collies and of course the British bull dog!

CissOff · 17/07/2024 17:28

A golden?

Fannyfiggs · 17/07/2024 17:28

Scottishskifun · 17/07/2024 14:39

Labrador typically I would say. Multiple films, dramas, adverts etc.

Not a breed close to my heart I love sighthounds but labradors are very trainable and will do most things for a snack so makes sense!

Sighthound are beautiful 😍

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

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

TikTok - Make Your Day

https://vm.tiktok.com/ZGetEXV7j

Original poster
Farkinell · 17/07/2024 17:28

Machete 🥰

To ask which dog breed you think is most represented in the media?
OP posts:
Cheeesus · 17/07/2024 17:27

Yeah, I’m not on the app. What breed is it?

Original poster
Farkinell · 17/07/2024 17:26

Apologies I'm on The Twapp.

I definitely uploaded.

OP posts:
Cheeesus · 17/07/2024 17:24

I can’t see a pic, OP, what is your dog?

JohnTheRevelator · 17/07/2024 17:23

Labradors,labradoodles and cockapoos.

wastingtimeonhere · 17/07/2024 17:21

German Shepherd and Belgian Malinois, but I watch lots of videos and films with those type of dogs..Rex and Hudson 😍 etc

Demonhunter · 17/07/2024 17:15

@Caerulea he really is! I love all the dog and cat ones but the bunny knee slap and the llama with the guy in the car made me really laugh!

ShillingForLabour · 17/07/2024 17:04

Farkinell · 17/07/2024 16:42

well I think Labrador has won it.

So I think it must be frequency illusions for me.

meet Machete

Pic please

Wahine24 · 17/07/2024 17:02

Tbh any time we see on the news dog stick in a ....we always think twatterdale and are usually right! Mine "kills" the bedlington cross by dragging her by the neck!!! (This is no encouraged behaviour!) The bedlington thinks it's great fun!

PixieLaLar · 17/07/2024 16:46

My first thought was lab too.

What breed is your puppy OP?