A lineup of diverse dog breeds, which one are you?

What Dog Breed Am I?

Answer 10 quick questions and find out which dog breed matches your personality. Then meet real adoptable dogs just like your result.

Question 1 of 10

It's Saturday morning with zero plans. What actually happens?

How the quiz works

Every answer nudges your score across six personality dimensions: energy, sociability, affection, playfulness, adventurousness, and boldness. When you finish, we compare your profile against all 92 breeds and match you to the closest one, with two runner-ups. It's built to be fun, but the temperament behind each breed is genuine, sourced from how these dogs actually behave.

The difference from a typical “what dog am I” quiz: we're an adoption platform, so your result links straight to real adoptable dogs of that breed and an honest guide to living with one. The fun answer becomes a real next step, if you ever want it to.

What kind of dog am I? What dog breed are you?

Same quiz, same answer. People search this a dozen different ways and they all mean one thing: which dog breed matches my personality? Whether you typed “what kind of dog am I,” “what dog am I,” “what type of dog are you,” or “what dog breed would I be,” the quiz above is the one you were looking for.

One thing worth saying plainly: this is a personality quiz, not a breed identifier. If you are trying to work out what breed your own dog actually is from a photo, that is a different question, and guessing a dog's breed from a picture is unreliable enough that we would rather not. A DNA test is the only way to know for certain.

The 92 breeds you can match

From the people-pleasing Golden Retriever to the gloriously stubborn Husky, each breed has a distinct personality. Curious about one? Peek at any result below.

Show all 92 breeds

What Dog Breed Am I? FAQ

Tap a question to expand

What dog breed am I?
The fastest way to find out is to take the quiz above. It asks 10 quick questions about your energy, social style, and personality, then matches you to one of 92 well-known dog breeds — from the sunny Golden Retriever to the independent Shiba Inu. You get your result instantly, no signup required.
Is this the same as the "what kind of dog am I" or "what dog am I" quiz?
Yes. "What dog breed am I," "what kind of dog am I," "what type of dog am I," "what dog am I," and "which dog breed am I" all describe the same thing: a personality quiz that matches you to a dog breed. This is that quiz, built by an adoption platform rather than a content farm.
How does the quiz decide my breed?
Each answer nudges a score across six personality dimensions — energy, sociability, affection, playfulness, adventurousness, and boldness. When you finish, we compare your profile to all 92 breeds and match you to the closest one, plus two runner-ups. It is meant to be fun, but the breed traits behind each result are real.
How is this different from a BuzzFeed dog quiz?
Most "what dog am I" quizzes give you a result and stop. Ours connects your result to real adoptable dogs of that breed near you, plus an honest breed guide covering temperament, exercise needs, and what the breed is actually like to live with. The fun answer becomes a real next step if you ever do want to adopt.
Which dog breeds can I get?
The quiz can match you to 92 breeds: Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Border Collie, Husky, German Shepherd, Kelpie, Chihuahua, French Bulldog, Greyhound, Dachshund, Poodle, Beagle, Corgi, Australian Cattle Dog, Cavalier King Charles Spaniel, Shiba Inu, Bernese Mountain Dog, Boxer, Staffy, Chow Chow, Whippet, Great Dane, Bullmastiff, Basset Hound, Bulldog, American Bulldog, English Bulldog, Pomeranian, Yorkshire Terrier, Rottweiler, Shih Tzu, Boston Terrier, Cocker Spaniel, Havanese, Maltese, Goldendoodle, Doberman Pinscher, Australian Cattle Dog (Blue Heeler), Cane Corso, Samoyed, Shetland Sheepdog, Vizsla, Portuguese Water Dog, Labradoodle, Cockapoo, West Highland White Terrier, Bichon Frise, Miniature Schnauzer, German Shorthaired Pointer, English Springer Spaniel, Staffordshire Bull Terrier, Alaskan Malamute, Bernedoodle, Great Pyrenees, Aussiedoodle, French Spaniel, Border Terrier, Pug, Papillon, Lhasa Apso, Chinese Crested, Coton de Tuléar, Italian Greyhound, Miniature Pinscher, American Eskimo Dog, Soft-Coated Wheaten Terrier, Cairn Terrier, Scottish Terrier, Rat Terrier, Airedale Terrier, Jack Russell Terrier, Brussels Griffon, Newfoundland, St. Bernard, Akita, Belgian Malinois, Rhodesian Ridgeback, Mastiff, Olde English Bulldogge, Chinese Shar-Pei, Collie, Old English Sheepdog, Australian Kelpie, Standard Schnauzer, Catahoula Leopard Dog, Keeshond, Norwegian Elkhound, Brittany, Welsh Springer Spaniel, Weimaraner, Nova Scotia Duck Tolling Retriever, Dalmatian. Each one has a distinct personality, so the result actually reflects how you answered.
What kind of dog am I?
Take the quiz above and you will have an answer in about a minute. "What kind of dog am I" is the same question as "what dog breed am I". The quiz scores your answers across six personality traits, then matches you to the closest of 92 breeds with two runner-ups. No signup, and you can retake it as often as you like.
What dog breed would I be?
Whichever breed your answers line up with, and it is usually not the one people expect. The quiz weighs energy, sociability, affection, playfulness, adventurousness and boldness rather than looks. A calm person often matches a Greyhound rather than a small dog, and a restless one lands on a Border Collie. Take it above to see yours.
Is the quiz free?
Completely free, no account, no email required. Take it as many times as you like and share your result with friends.

Ready to meet a real dog?

The quiz is the fun part. When you're ready, these help you find an actual best friend: