Dog helps your love life

If you’re having trouble meeting that special someone, it may be time for a new best friend. Relationship experts say the right dog could help your love life. In fact, one study found that you are three times as likely to meet someone if you have a dog.

But if you think any dog will do, you may be barking up the wrong tree. Trend watchers say the dog you choose might say as much about you as the clothes you wear or the company you keep.

For instance:

Tinkerbell, the dog who is only slightly less famous than his owner, Paris Hilton, has helped change the way people see Chihuahuas. Today, many view the dogs and their owners as fun companions who are always up for a trip to the latest hot spot.

Terriers tend to be resourceful, smart, low-maintenance dogs and their owners are often the same way. Walk past a coffee shop and you may see a terrier and his owner relaxing and sipping a cup of house blend.

Ask a rottweiler owner about her dog and she’ll probably say his bark is worse than his bite. Many people say the same is true for people who own rottweilers— they may seem intimidating at first, but they’re big teddy bears once you get to know them.

Whether you believe a dog can help your love life or not, the statistics are encouraging. The American Pet Products Manufacturers Association estimates that 73 million Americans are dog owners. Odds are that many of these dog owners are looking for other dog owners with whom to start a relationship, or at least share some puppy love.

This story provided by North American Precis Syndicate.