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

115 replies

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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Farkinell · 17/07/2024 14:50

Ooh just looked up Patterdale very cute.

The word lively is used a lot 😂

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OrwellianTimes · 17/07/2024 14:50

Labrador

Followed by pug, huskies, dauchunds, and sheep dogs.

MrsTerryPratchett · 17/07/2024 14:48

One of those ubiquitous yellow ones.

Creu · 17/07/2024 14:48

The labrador - it's everywhere!

I'm not a dog person so no confirmation bias for me. Don't tend to notice many other breeds.

LadyGaGasPokerFace · 17/07/2024 14:47

Dachshund?

Vroomfondleswaistcoat · 17/07/2024 14:47

Farkinell · 17/07/2024 14:44

😭 I'm dying to know...

She's a Patterdale. Very intelligent and yet...

Demonhunter · 17/07/2024 14:47

Labs on TV,
Goldens, huskies, corgis, chihuahuas and frenchies on SM

ShillingForLabour · 17/07/2024 14:47

Not a dog owner, but Labrador, then border terriers (or similar like Cairn terriers), then probably alsatians.

WingsofRain · 17/07/2024 14:46

Pugs and doodles, but mostly pugs. This is despite advertising guidelines recommending avoiding promoting brachycephalic breeds. 😞

Farkinell · 17/07/2024 14:44

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.

😭 I'm dying to know...

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rainfordays · 17/07/2024 14:44

Cockerpoos, spaniels, labs, Westies, Border Terriers all make frequent appearances.

Farkinell · 17/07/2024 14:44

Yes I asked a friend yesterday and her response was Lab.

Which isn't mine 😂

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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.

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!

Gininvolved · 17/07/2024 14:38

Lab.