HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOUR DOG? ★

Check out our fun personality quiz to find out more about your dog’s character! You could be surprised at what you discover…

Check out our fun quiz to find out more about your dog’s character — and you might be in for a surprise!

Q1

How would you describe your dog’s reaction when you come home from a shopping trip?

A He goes crazy, spinning in circles, screeching at the top of his voice to tell everyone that he’s not seen you for hours — even though it’s only been 20 minutes.

B He’s still snoozing where you left him. He might open one eye to check it’s really you, but other than that he goes straight back to sleep.

C He always makes you feel welcome by offering you a precious gift. This could be one of his toys, but equally it could be one of your shoes that ‘accidentally’ fell into his mouth.

D He’s actually been too busy to notice you’ve been gone. In doing so, he’s blazed a trail of destruction from the living room to the kitchen, scattering everything in his wake.

Q2 It’s a sunny bank holiday morning, and you fancy a lie-in. What does your dog do?

A His energy levels are fizzing by 5am. There’s no way you can get away with a lie-in! ■

B He’s perfectly happy to curl up next to you and dream away the morning.

C He waits until you are nodding back to sleep and then leaps onto the bed, pulling off the duvet and covering you in kisses.

D He’ll let you have a lie-in, but he’ll ‘entertain’ himself while you are snoozing. This could involve chewing the skirting boards or giving the sofa a new look with some well-placed decorative scratches.

Q3 If your dog was asked to take part in a family Zoom call, what would he do?

A He would insist on being off-mute and would be barking. He has the authority! B He would prefer to be muted and snooze throughout. He’s not bothered who has the authority. C He would be a big fan of funny filters and wacky backgrounds. He might even suddenly appear as a cat. D He’s way too busy exploring in the garden or playing with his toys. He’s not got the time for boring online antics!

Q4

It’s dinner time, but you’ve run out of your dog’s favourite food. You offer him a plate of cooked rice and scrambled eggs. How does he react?

A He’s so happy that you’ve fed him, he really doesn’t notice!

B He looks at you with huge disappointment, picking out tiny pieces to check that nothing is poisoned.

C He tips the bowl over and hides all of the strange contents in his bed.

D He inhales everything in five seconds and does an Oliver Twist, begging for more.

Q5

What is your dog’s favourite pastime?

A As long as he’s with you, he really doesn’t care! Even a trip to the vet is exciting!

B Curling up on the sofa and having long cuddles with his favourite person.

C Finding new toys and activities to make you laugh. The more you laugh, the happier he is.

D He has a low boredom threshold and likes to be entertained. You find yourself constantly shopping for new toys.

Q6 If your dog could have a starring role in a TV show or film, which one do you think he would like best?

A Carry on canines. B Home alone. C Britain’s got talent. D I’m a dog, get me out of here!

Q7

What is your dog most likely to do when the postman or a delivery driver visits?

A Rushes to the door in eager anticipation of offering the lavish licks and kisses he knows this new person will love. ■

B Hides behind you until you’ve convinced him that nobody is going to steal him away. If you pick him up and cuddle him, he might just say hello. ■

C Grabs the post from the letter box the second it appears and runs manically around the entire house. He likes ‘helping’ with your exercise regime. ■

D Given the chance he’ll run down the path and disappear after them, seeking new, exciting adventures without so much as a backward glance. ■

Q8 You want to plan a special holiday with your dog. Where do you think he would like to go?

A A holiday camp with lots of other waggy-tailed dogs on the site. He would love to win the happiest dog competition and proudly parade his people on walks. B Definitely a staycation. Home comforts are the best, and who needs new walks when your favourite ones are so lovely? Going somewhere different and meeting strange dogs is just… strange. C A canine comedy boot camp weekend with lots of time to chomp on funny bones and make everyone laugh. He loves learning new tricks and is always hopeful that he’ll get talent-spotted. D As far as your dog is concerned a world tour would be nice — maybe exploring the Inca trail, a trip up Snowdon, and an afternoon sniffing out polar bears in the Arctic circle. Then home in time for tea.

Q9 It’s bedtime, and you need to take your dog out for his late-night walk. You open the door and it’s cold and raining. How does your dog react?

A He’s already sitting by the door, holding his lead in his mouth. B You turn around and he’s disappeared back to bed. He looks at you as if you are mad — do you seriously not know that dogs can melt in the rain? C He’s sitting by the door, holding one of your wellies in his mouth. That will be the wellie that mysteriously went missing a few days ago. D He’s already out in the garden, barking at you to HURRY UP! Splashing in puddles is a favourite occupation.

Q10 If your dog was a person, what do you think his favourite job would be?

A Game show host. B Childminder. C Magician. D Apprentice to Bear Grylls.