A new study has revealed that men who include a cute canine in their pictures of online dating apps are perceived as more attractive by potential matches. 

Researchers at the University of Jaen in Spain collected data from 300 female university students. They found that women feel at ease with men with dogs in photos. 

However, there is a bit of a catch. Not just any furry friend will do it as the size of the animal also made a difference when swiping right or left. 

Men with smaller dogs were perceived to be less threatening and intimidating. One of the researchers said that the study shows how small sized dogs prompts more positive emotional reactivity and higher levels of safety. 

And yet, many men have already embraced this so much so that the term ‘dog fishing’ has emerged in recent years. This refers to guys on dating apps trying to lure in more matches with adorable dogs in their snaps. 

Some guys have also been known to ‘borrow’ other people’s dogs. A way around this, as touted by women who see through the mirage, is to ask about the name and age. This will usually prompt guys to reveal that it is not their dog. 

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