After you answer the 15 questions below, you will discover how closely your personality matches a Great Dane – 25% – 50% – 75% or 100%. Based on dog breed temperament research and the CBARQ when available. Have fun!
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Question of
You’re relaxing with your favorite person. How close are you getting?
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I love my people, but I also love having my own space.
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I’m good for a hug, just don’t make it a 20-minute event.
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I enjoy being close and spending plenty of time together.
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Personal space? Never heard of it. Scoot over, I’m sitting next to you!
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Question of
At a neighborhood barbecue where you know almost nobody, what is your game plan?
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Find a quiet corner and hope nobody notices me.
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I’ll chat if someone approaches. No need to rush things.
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I’ll introduce myself and get a few conversations going.
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Give me 20 minutes and I’ll know everyone’s name and life story.
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Question of
Someone you’ve just met starts acting like you’re lifelong friends. Your reaction?
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Perfect! We might actually become best friends.
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I’m happy to get acquainted. They seem nice enough.
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Easy there, buddy. Let’s get to know each other first.
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Have we met? No? Then why are you standing so close?
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Question of
You spot a potentially sketchy situation involving your loved ones. What is your move?
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I probably wouldn’t give it much thought.
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I’d keep an eye on things without making a scene.
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I’d stay close and make sure everyone’s okay.
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I’m on alert immediately. Nobody messes with my crew.
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Question of
Someone asks you to help with a project. How do you usually respond?
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Depends. What’s in it for me?
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Sure, if I’ve got time and it makes sense.
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Absolutely! Just tell me what needs doing.
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I’ve already started. Would you like me to make a checklist too?
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Question of
You open a new gadget and find a giant instruction booklet. What is the plan?
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Follow every step exactly. They wrote it for a reason.
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Follow the directions, with a little improvisation.
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Take a quick look, then figure out the rest myself.
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Instructions? I’ve got this. Probably.
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Question of
You’re surrounded by some pretty sharp people. Where would you rank your own brainpower?
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Probably near the bottom. I’m not fooling anyone.
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Somewhere around average. I can hold my own.
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Above average. I tend to catch on pretty quickly.
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Near the top. My brain rarely takes a day off.
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Question of
A weird sound interrupts a quiet evening. How quickly do you investigate?
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What noise? I didn’t hear anything.
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Probably nothing. I’ll check if it happens again.
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I heard that! Better see what’s going on.
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Already investigating. Nothing gets past me.
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Question of
Someone challenges you to a completely ridiculous game. What’s your response?
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I’ll watch. Somebody has to be the responsible adult.
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Maybe one round, if it looks fun.
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I’m in! A little silliness never hurt anybody.
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Let’s go! And we’re playing again after I win.
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Question of
You wake up to a free Saturday with no commitments. What is your ideal pace?
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Coffee, a comfortable chair, and absolutely no obligations.
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A few errands, maybe a walk, then relax.
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Get outside! There’s a whole day to enjoy.
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I’ve already worked out, cleaned the garage, and planned an afternoon adventure.
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Question of
The day has turned into one big mess. What is your stress response?
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I’m overwhelmed. Somebody get me out of here!
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I’m a little rattled, but I’ll figure it out.
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Stay focused. Take care of one thing at a time.
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Chaos? What chaos? Somebody put the kettle on.
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Question of
You notice movement out of the corner of your eye. What happens to your attention?
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I barely notice. I’m staying focused.
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I glance over, then go right back to what I was doing.
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I stop and watch for a moment. I want to know what moved.
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I’m already following it with my eyes. I have to see where it goes!
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Question of
A friend says they’re fine, but something about their voice sounds off. What do you do?
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They said they’re fine. Good enough for me.
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I might notice, but probably won’t bring it up.
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Something’s bothering them. I’ll check in.
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I can tell right away something’s wrong, and I’m already checking in.
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Question of
A chance comes up to try something unfamiliar and slightly scary. What’s your reaction?
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I’ll pass. I prefer knowing what I’m getting into.
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Maybe, but I’d like to watch someone else try it first.
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Why not? Could be interesting!
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Sign me up! What’s the worst that could happen?
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Question of
Your plans change unexpectedly at the last minute. How do you roll with it?
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No! I had everything planned. Everything!
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I’ll adjust, but give me a minute to complain.
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No big deal. We can come up with something else.
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Plans changed? Excellent! Let’s see where the day takes us.
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