"The research, carried out by the Kennel Club ahead of its Discover Dogs event at ExCeL London on 20-21 October, shows that more than one fifth (22 percent) of dog owners have been asked on a date whilst out and about with their dog, or as a result of somebody else’s dog and a further 15 percent have found true love this way.

Beagle owners were most likely to have been either asked on a date or found love, with 58 percent saying this has happened to them. The other breeds that make the top five are the owners of Springer Spaniels, German Shepherd Dogs, Golden Retrievers and Corgis. Those least likely to be approached in this way are the owners of Border Collies (20 percent), Jack Russells (22 percent) and Chihuahuas (31 percent).

The research also shows that dog owners are luckier in love than non-dog owners, with more than one in five dog owners (21 percent) feeling positive about finding the right match, compared to 9 percent of non-dog owners. The owners of Corgis, favourite of the Queen, and Beagles are the most positive (33 percent), followed by German Shepherds (32 percent).

Furthermore, 75 percent of dog owners are married or in a long term relationship, compared to 65 percent of non-dog owners - and Beagle owners are the most likely to describe their relationship status in this way (87). Poodle owners are the least likely to be in a relationship (74 percent)."

Full article HERE

We have kept five breeds over our 52 years of marriage. Two of them, Goldens and Beagles appear on this list, so there may be some truth in this.

It never fails to amaze me how much time people are prepared to spend on what is basically TRIVIA

FWIW, I met and eventually married my sig.other where we WORKED.   Not a hound in sight for a few years - at least not until we felt we could afford for me to stop working full time. 

I had an Irish setter when I met my husband

Our goldens have always attracted attention from passerby’s. My husband is quite happy sit outside of a shop with them as they would always attract pretty girls over to stroke them (he said)

Where the heck is my love life then??

> Where the heck is my love life then??

mine too

> Beagle owners were most likely to have been either asked on a date or found love, with 58 percent saying this has happened to them

This doesn't surprise me, the amount of times like many hound owners they are seen staring into the distance, alone with a lead but with no dog is sight.

What a load of tripe!