Why Puppies Attract the Opposite Sex

There are two things puppies attract: trouble and members of the opposite (human) sex.

It's a terrible reason to get a puppy or dog, but if you're adding one to your home - and you're single - it's always good to know that a dog or puppy can be the ultimate guy or chick magnet, and is a great way to screen potential dates.

Guys, something to keep in mind when you've done your homework and decided it's time to get a dog, is that most of us girls are mightily impressed with a guy who goes to the pound and rescues a dog that might not have made it out alive otherwise. That gets us every time, and face it, do you really want to get involved with a girl whose heart wouldn't speed up a little over you for that?

Now, as far as what kind of dog or puppy to choose... well, I think that probably has a minimal impact, perhaps a little more of one on a guy considering what kind of dog a girl has than vice versa, but depending on the kind of guy you like, probably nothing that can't be overcome, even if your type of guy is the hunter/sportsman man's man kind and you really want that toy poodle/Yorkshire terrier cross you found at the local rescue.

Girls, one of the quickest ways to negate your dog's magnet qualities and turn them into a guy repellant is to treat your dog like a fashion accessory, carrying it around in a purse, dressing it up in outfits that match yours, talking baby talk and generally ignoring the fact that you've got a dog, not a Barbie doll. Face it, Paris Hilton gets to make videos in spite of the Chihuahua in the designer pocketbook, not because of it. Let your dog be a dog. Even the smallest canine is still a canine. They like to run on their own legs, sniff around at the ground, bark at varmints, channel their predator ancestors, even if its just a bug, and most guys will overlook the "frou-frou" dog... if it isn't made to act like one. Your dog will be happier too. Dogs need to be dogs.

Oh, and something that goes for both guys and girls is to remember that - ironically - it's not conducive to romance if you haven't taught your dog not to hump the odd leg, pillow or other dogs, especially if it's the dog belonging to the object of your attention. It's difficult to carry on a conversation - or a kissing session - when Buster's having his way with a leg.

Your dog's behavior can play as large a role in the type of potential date that's attracted as the type of dog does. If you have a perfectly behaved pooch, walking beside you in a flawless, off leash heel, you're probably going to either get approached by someone who fully appreciates an impeccably mannered dog and would be appalled if an unruly pooch put muddy paws on their person. Or you could find yourself talking to someone who looks a little ragged around the edges, a little too tired, maybe with an unruly pooch in tow, or towing them, looking at you like you're the Goddess, or God, of Obedience and their last hope of salvation from the Forces of Chaos. Your choice, depending on how much adventure you're up for.

Oh, and to be most effective, those canine guy/chick magnets should be clean. Not only is that a sign that your dog is well loved and cared for, something that's important to another dog lover, it's kind of a turn off to stand or sit and talk to someone when the aroma of dirty dog permeates the immediate atmosphere.

So, get a dog or puppy for all the right reasons, companionship and love, and maybe he'll lead you to an extra measure.

Provided by the writers at Pet-Super-Store. Where you can find a plethora of electric dog fence reviews.