Methodology
Right Dog is built on a structured matching system, not opinion.
Each breed is assessed using a consistent set of measurable traits, including behaviour, temperament, care requirements and practical ownership factors. These traits are scored using standardised data fields and applied to the matching algorithm used in the quiz.
Recommendations are generated by comparing user inputs against these trait scores using a weighted system. The goal is not to guess what dog you like, but to identify which dogs are most likely to fit your life.
Breed profiles combine structured data with breed history, observed behaviour patterns and real-world ownership considerations. The focus is practical: what living with this dog is actually like.
Independence
We may accept sponsorships, affiliate revenue and organisational support.
These relationships do not influence breed ratings, quiz outcomes, warnings or recommendations.
No partner can:
- Improve a breed's rating
- Change quiz results
- Remove or soften warnings
- Present advertising as independent advice
If it looks like advice, it is independent.
Commercial disclosure
Where commercial relationships exist, they are clearly disclosed.
Sponsored content is labelled. Affiliate links may earn us a commission at no extra cost to the user.
Accuracy and limitations
Dogs are individuals. This system works at the breed level.
For crossbreeds and designer dogs, outcomes are less predictable. These dogs can inherit traits from either parent breed in different proportions, including size, temperament, coat type and behaviour.
Where crossbreeds are included, ratings are based on the most typical and commonly observed outcomes. We model the likely range, not a fixed result. Crossbreeds are not averages, they are combinations.
That means variability is higher. Two dogs of the same cross can be very different.
Trait ratings reflect typical breed characteristics, not guarantees. Some dogs will fall outside the pattern.
The quiz provides a directional match, not a final decision. It is designed to narrow the field and highlight likely fits and risks.
You should still speak with vets, trainers, breed clubs, shelters and reputable breeders before committing.
Feedback
If something looks wrong, it probably needs fixing.
If you believe a rating is off, a breed is missing, or the system is producing poor matches, tell us. This improves with pressure.