I have come across several people remarking on how much my spouse and I resemble each other. Who can say –
perhaps this occurs when you share so much time with someone!
But, has anyone ever mentioned to you that you and your canine companion bear a striking resemblance? This may sound peculiar, yet, trust me, it’s not implausible!
In fact, research provides insight into this phenomenon. A study from the University of California, San Diego [1] reveals that when individuals seek out future dogs, they often search for one that shares some level of similarity with them.
Thus, you might be entirely oblivious to this fact – but, you may indeed be on the lookout for a dog that resembles you!
At this moment, I have 11 images to present that will immediately convince you of this reality.
#1 The Wrinkles
The skin creases on this canine and his owner… They appear remarkably alike, don’t they?
#2 The Power Of Gray
The hair hue and the facial expression – these two complement each other perfectly!
#3 Long Hair, Don’t Care
Their locks are remarkably alike, and the contours of their faces as well!
#4 The Lovely Curls
Not only do these two share curls – their hair colors are also completely identical. It’s even challenging to differentiate the dog’s hair from that of their owner.
#5 The Serious Face
I can’t determine whether the dog is mimicking the owner, or the other way around, but one thing’s certain – their resemblance is incredible!
#6 The Happy Face
I truly believe dogs can genuinely sense our feelings. Well, this dog mirrors his owner’s happy expression perfectly!
#7 Dreadlocks
Their hairstyles are remarkably similar, and the attire of this dog’s owner also complements her dog’s fur!
#8 Mustache Brothers
These two resemble brothers more closely, or perhaps a father and son, rather than a dog and his owner.
#9 The Apple Of My Eye
Both this canine and his owner exhibit heterochromia, which means they have two eyes of varying colors.
#10 Pigtails Are The Charm
These two adore showcasing synchronized hairstyles!
#11 All Ears
It appears that both this pup and his owner are keen to hear something captivating! They share an incredible likeness with their attentive expressions and heads tilting to one side.
Concluding Thoughts
There’s a saying that everyone has a doppelgänger somewhere in the world. It might be amusing to ponder that our doppelgängers could very well be dogs!
Nonetheless, it’s probable that many of us will choose a dog that mirrors our characteristics, even if we might be unaware of it.
Regardless, I hope you enjoyed viewing these images that demonstrate how alike canines and their owners can genuinely be!
References:
[1] Roy, M, Christenfeld, N, Do Dogs Resemble Their Owners? Psychological Science 15(5):361-3. DOI, Retrieved March 7, 2023