"I just want to drink wine and pet my dog."

Happy Tuesday! Here's the scoop:

• Meet the chocolate lab who carries his own luggage

• How we’re preparing for the big game

• The scientific differences between dog people and cat people

Did you know?
This breed is known as both the “Monkey Dog" and the "Mustached Little Devil."

(scroll to the bottom to find the answer!)

Ollie and his backpack
Ollie likes to travel. You can see this sweet chocolate lab on the move with his absolutely adorable backpack.

Ollie’s desire to go on a trip was captured in a TikTok video that now has over 11 million views. While his parents packed their suitcases, Ollie came in with his personalized backpack in his mouth – clearly wanting to tag alone.

After some encouragement from internet commenters, Ollie’s owner helped him pack all his favorite toys – including Perry the Platypus, a plush toy named Dexter, and some snacks.

Packed and ready to go, Ollie got to go visit his owner’s grandmother’s house. Look at this good boy!

Off leash
Us preparing to watch the Rams vs. Bengals.

The difference between dog people & cat people, according to science
While some of us fall in love with any kind of furry friend, there tends to be a dividing line between people who love dogs and people who love cats. So, what’s the difference between a dog person and a cat person?

Believe it or not, there is now scientific data to explain the difference. A recent study found that dog lovers tend to be more extraverted, sociable, grounded, and dutiful, while cat lovers are more introverted, serious, creative, and independent.

While surveys produce self-reported data, research suggests that the differences between dog people and cat people are likely a combination of self-reported preferences and innate qualities.

For instance, Denise Guastello, an associate professor of psychology at Carroll University said, "It makes sense that a dog person is going to be more lively, because they're going to want to be out there, outside, talking to people, bringing their dog. Whereas, if you're more introverted, and sensitive, maybe you're more at home reading a book, and your cat doesn't need to go outside for a walk."

So, what do you think? Do these assumptions fit your personality?

A brief paws...
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Did you know?
Answer: The Affenpinscher! “Affe” is the German word for monkey and in France the dog is called “Diablotin Moustachu” (a.k.a. the Mustached Little Devil). The nicknames are considered a nod to both their appearance and their personalities.

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