How It Works

Science-Backed Dog Matching in 3 Simple Steps

Our AI-powered platform uses veterinary research and behavioral science to find your perfect canine companion or strengthen your existing bond.

1

Answer Questions

Complete our 3-5 minute science-backed assessment about your lifestyle, experience level, family situation, and personality.

2

AI Analyzes Compatibility

Our algorithm processes over 100 data points across 165+ breeds, weighing lifestyle, personality, and practical factors to find your matches.

3

Get Personalized Results

Receive your top breed matches with detailed explanations, care guides, and actionable next steps for adoption or relationship improvement.

The Assessment: Smart Skip Logic

Our assessment includes 25-30 questions across five key categories. Smart skip logic ensures you only answer relevant questions, saving time while gathering comprehensive data.

Lifestyle Questions (35% weight)Living situation, activity level, time availability, exercise commitment
Experience Questions (20% weight)Dog ownership history, training confidence, challenge tolerance
Preferences (25% weight)Size, energy level, affection style, special considerations
Family Situation (15% weight)Children, other pets, visitors, social situations
Personality Match (25% weight)Training style, problem-solving approach, lifestyle flexibility

Example Skip Logic

If you select "first-time owner"

→ Additional training confidence questions appear

If you have no children

→ Child-related questions are skipped

If you have no other pets

→ Multi-pet compatibility questions are skipped

If you select "apartment living"

→ Algorithm prioritizes quiet, low-energy breeds

The Matching Algorithm

Our algorithm analyzes 165+ breeds (150 AKC purebreds + 15 popular mixed breeds) across 50+ personality and lifestyle factors to calculate compatibility scores.

40%

Lifestyle Score

Living situation, activity level, time availability, exercise commitment

35%

Personality Score

Energy matching, affection style, independence level, social preferences

25%

Practical Score

Size, budget, grooming needs, special requirements, experience level

Deal-Breaker Filtering

Before scoring, our algorithm automatically eliminates breeds that don't meet critical requirements:

  • No high-energy breeds for apartment dwellers without significant exercise commitment
  • No excessive shedding breeds for users with allergies
  • No breeds with potential aggression if user prioritizes child safety
  • No breeds requiring extensive grooming if user selected "minimal maintenance"

Understanding Your Results

Free Basic Results

  • Top 3 breed matches with compatibility percentages
  • Brief explanations for why each breed matches
  • Basic care requirements overview
  • Links to local adoption resources

Premium Report ($9.99)

Best Value
  • All 5 top breed matches with detailed analysis
  • 10+ page comprehensive reports per breed
  • Breed-specific training guides and behavioral insights
  • Health requirements and cost of ownership estimates
  • Personalized adoption recommendations
  • Printable PDF reports for offline reference

Choose Your Pathway

Find Your Perfect Breed

For people planning to adopt or buy a dog. Get matched with breeds that truly fit your lifestyle.

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Current Owner Assessment

For people with dogs now. Get research-backed training plans to strengthen your bond and solve behavioral challenges.

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Multi-Dog Compatibility

For households considering adding a second dog. Check compatibility before bringing a new dog home.

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Ready to Get Started?

Take our free assessment and discover breeds that truly fit your lifestyle in just 3-5 minutes.

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