AI vs Reality: Dog Breed Traits

We know AI can do a lot of things well. But does AI understand dog breeds? Vote to help us compare AI's predictions about breed characteristics with real-world experience from dog owners.

Vote on trait associations to contribute to this research project. All data is open and freely available.

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Most Extreme AI Predictions

The most confident AI predictions - do you agree with these?

Strongest Breed-Trait Matches

Newfoundland
rescues drowning victims
99%
50%
Bloodhound
tracks by scent tirelessly
99%
50%
Tibetan Mastiff
guards livestock independently
99%
50%
Labrador Retriever
retrieves from water eagerly
98%
50%
Golden Retriever
affectionate with family
98%
50%

Strongest Breed-Trait Mismatches

Yorkshire Terrier
guards livestock independently
10%
50%
Xoloitzcuintli
clingy and dependent
10%
50%
Wire Fox Terrier
content being lazy indoors
10%
50%
Whippet
guards livestock independently
10%
50%
West Highland White Terrier
guards livestock independently
10%
50%