Dogs Look Like their Owners...

In my mind, it is a well known fact that people tend to choose a dog that resembles them. You see it all the time walking down the street... playing in the park... riding in the car. And, it always makes me howl with laughter (pun intended). The question to me has always been -- why? Is it intentional? Is it just another way that we've turned our poor K-9 friends into accessories -- choosing one's that will be most flattering to our own best features? Or, perhaps, all these ideas are barking up the wrong tree (I'm sorry! Sometimes I can't help myself!). Psychological research shows that we are more attracted to mates with similar features -- which is why people so often look like the sibling to their spouse. So, why is it so surprising that the same holds true for our furry pals?

In case you need some more convincing, here are some poignant examples...

Convinced yet? In case you want more proof, you can check out this article that MSNBC published on the subject. In the meantime, I'll sit here and ponder what this means for me...