Almost all of us have a habit of assuming another’s personality when we first meet. Generally, this “first impression” is usually formed before the person says a word to us. We tend to judge them unconsciously through their appearance, their belongings such as clothes, watches, shoes, and even their pets. As many pet owners choose a breed of pet that is suitable to their lifestyle or characteristics, they believe that types of pet have some link to the owner’s traits.
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A Reddit user named
u/teej360 realized he had this habit out of the blue one day. He enjoyed strolling around Petco while observing people and imagining their personalities based on their dogs. He supposed that a particular breed of dog would indicate the owner’s character, so he held favoritism towards other dog parents.
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The Redditor was stunned when he recognized his biases, so he turned to the subreddit
r/dogs to ask if he was the only person having that habit. He also wanted to know if there were any possible connections between types of pets and the pet owner. The post has prompted netizens to share their views and open up a lively discussion in the comment section.
To answer the poster’s question, one user shared that in the case when people choose their dog’s breed, the dog might show the owner’s life.
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Another stated that it would be better to judge dog parents through their dog’s actions rather than the dog's breed. The dog’s disposition is usually linked with its owner's characteristics since people would likely handle pets with similar temperaments and lifestyles.
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The poster seemed not alone when it comes to judging others by their dog breeds.
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In contrast, some commenters hoped people like the Redditor could get rid of this bad habit. Many had rescue dogs that may be aggressive or timid due to their previous experiences, so the owner’s kindness would be overlooked if someone judged them by their dogs.
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Though not all dog parents cared about others’ dog breeds, most felt affection for those who owned the same breed as them.
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Many commented that they would make an a
ssumption about others based on their dog’s conditions and their attitude toward their pets' behaviors. For a groomer, a dog’s well-being would tell everything about the owner, while others read people by looking at how people walked their dogs or their response to the pets.
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What do you think about judging a person by their pets? Do you have that habit? In your opinion, what would affect a person's “first impression”? Please write down your view in the comment below!