What Type of Dog Girlfriend Am I?

by Hannah Roundy

Golden retriever girlfriend outside with hat over dogs eyes

The quiet, calculating Black Cat or the adventurous, social Golden Retriever. Which type of girlfriend are you?

You may have heard of the Boyfriend Dog Breed Challenge that’s going viral on TikTok. People compare their partners to classic dog breeds based on their personalities and hobbies. 

For example, Rottweiler boyfriends are introverts who are more interested in spending time with their partner than being in large groups. The opposite is the Golden Retriever boyfriend, who is usually a social butterfly even if their partner is not. 

This TikTok challenge is turning the tables to female partners in a relationship. We now ask ourselves “what type of dog girlfriend am I?”. The debate is really only between two options: Black Cat girlfriends and Golden retriever girlfriends. 

Black Cat Girlfriends

Characteristics: Quiet, intuitive, introverted

Interests: Reading, gardening, drawing

Dislikes: Social gatherings, talkative people 

On one side of the spectrum, we have the Black Cat girlfriend. These partners are just like their animal counterparts: dark, quiet, and mysterious. 

Black Cat girlfriends are powerful and independent. They don’t need the companionship of dozens of friends to be happy. They are simply at their happiest with their partner. 

On the outside, Black Cat GFs can seem a little intimidating. But once you win them over, they are as loyal and devoted as a house cat. 

Since they are more introverted, Black Cat girlfriends tend to have hobbies that they can do alone. Art, music, and reading are just a few of the Black Cat girlfriend's go-to activities. 

Although Black Cat girlfriends may be quiet around strangers, they may be more playful and talkative with their partner. It’s quite common for a Black Cat girlfriend to be attracted to someone with a perkier personality because it balances out their dark side. 

Golden Retriever Girlfriends 

Characteristics: Friendly, adventurous, confident

Interests: Exercising, meeting up with friends, cuddling

Dislikes: Being alone 

Golden Retriever girlfriends are basically the opposite of a Black Cat. These types of partners are ready to go out anytime, anywhere. They thrive on being social and can strike up a conversation with just about anyone they meet. 

You can count on Golden Retriever girlfriends to plan a special date night. Quiet nights at home are rare occasions for this breed as they thrive on adventure and new environments. This might be the main reason why many Golden Retriever GFs pair up with partners who are willing to go with the flow of whatever they plan. 

Don’t mistake a Golden Retriever girlfriend’s endless energy for discomfort in a relationship. These types of girlfriends are extremely loyal to their partner, just like a typical Golden Retriever dog. You’ll spend just as much time cuddling with your Golden Retriever GF as you will following them around town. 

They say opposites attract and this seems to be the case with Golden Retriever girlfriends. It’s common to see these people in a committed relationship with a Rottweiler or Doberman partner. 




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