Owners of golden retrievers were found to be emotionally stable.
New study has found different dog breeds attract owners with certain personality traits.
More than 1,500 current and past owners of 16 popular breeds were polled by The Kennel Club.
Those who opt for Jack Russells have been found to be the most loyal, while owners of cocker spaniels were most likely to be curious and family-orientated.
Owners of golden retrievers were found to be emotionally stable, and describe themselves as positive and happy.