Dogs in men's online profile signifies they are ready to settle down

A new study has revealed that 40 per cent of males seeking a long-term partner will mention a canine in their profile, as experts say the animals make men appear masculine and dominant, while it signals that if they can look after a pet, they could look after a child.

The Canadian researchers added that men looking for short-term relationships may display pictures of fast cars, motorbikes or of themselves bare-chested.

Professor Maryanne Fisher, an evolutionary psychologist from Saint Mary's University in Nova Scotia, said: "Men pictured with dogs in their online dating profiles show they can look after a pet and keep it alive - the kind of investment which can help to keep a long-term relationship going too.

"The evidence suggests they choose dogs instead of cats for these profiles because cats are seen as more feminine."

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