Half of UK singletons would ditch a date if their dog didn't like them, according to new research by pet food company Burns Pet Nutrition. More than two-thirds of single women believe their dog is a good judge of character.
The poll of 2,022 dog-owners found 59% of women are prepared to bin-off a date their dog didn’t like compared to 41% of men. At least half of all dog owners believe their pet is a good judge of character.
Around 73% of all dog-owners would be unlikely to see someone who didn’t like pets.
Burns is calling on dating apps to add a profile filter to help daters discern the pet lovers from the pet loathers out there. Single dog owner Samantha said: “I’ve wasted so much time chatting to men who turn out not to be a fan of dogs - and I have three.
“If someone has selected dogs as an interest then great, but not all dog-loving guys do. It would make finding love a lot easier if I could only see profiles of the men who love dogs as much as me.”
Burns Nutrition Manager Laura Crotch Harvey said: “Some people are dog-lovers, some like cats and some prefer no pets at all - I don’t trust those people. But one thing is for sure, if you’re looking for a life-long partner, you want someone who will love your pet as much as you do – or has no desire for a furry companion just like you.
“The dating world is hard enough as it is, and it seems that someone who doesn’t love pets is clearly something dog owners won’t compromise on – and why should they? So we hope the dating apps will hear our plea and make it easier for dog lovers to find their perfect match.”
