Election Goes To The Dogs: 51-27% Dog Owners Prefer German Shepherd Dog Over Scottish Terrier as ''First Dog''.WILMINGTON, Del. -- 51-37 Percent Trust Bush More Than Kerry to Walk Their Dog; 44-37 Percent Believe Bush Better For Happiness of Their Dog; Dog Owners Say Bush Reminds Them of Labrador Retriever Labrador retriever, breed of large sporting dog whose origins are obscure but whose immediate ancestors were developed in Newfoundland and brought to England in the early 1800s. It stands about 23 in. (58.4 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs between 60 and 75 lb (27. or Rottweiler Rottweiler (rŏt`wīlər), breed of sturdy working dog developed from a Roman cattle dog introduced into S Germany more than 1,900 years ago. It stands from 21 3-4 to 27 in. (55.3–68. (Tie at 20 Percent), 15 Percent Say Kerry Reminds Them of Labrador Retriever, 14 Percent Poodle poodle, popular breed of dog probably originating in Germany but generally associated with France, where it has been raised for centuries. There are three varieties, differing in size only. Forget about red and blue states, this year's presidential election has gone to the dogs. According to according to prep. 1. As stated or indicated by; on the authority of: according to historians. 2. In keeping with: according to instructions. 3. results in the first Presidential Dog Poll sponsored by the AKC AKC - Ascending Kleene Chain Rewards Visa(1) Card from Bank One, dog owners likely to vote in the 2004 presidential election said they preferred a German Shepherd Dog German shepherd dog a large muscular dog with medium length, double coat of tan and black, erect ears and bushy tail. The breed has been used widely as a working dog in police and military activities and as a guide dog for the blind. serve as the First Dog for the next four years, 51-27 percent, over a Scottish Terrier Scottish terrier, breed of short-legged terrier perfected in Scotland in the mid-19th cent. It stands about 10 in. (25 cm) high at the shoulder and weighs from 18 to 22 lb (8.2–10.0 kg). Its dense, hard, wiry coat is about 2 in. ! Respondents In the context of marketing research, a representative sample drawn from a larger population of people from whom information is collected and used to develop or confirm marketing strategy. were not told that Senator Kerry owns a German Shepherd Dog and that President Bush owns a Scottish Terrier. The poll also found that 51 percent of dog owners trusted Bush more than Kerry (37 percent) to walk their dog, while 44 percent believe the Bush administration is better for the happiness of their dog vs. 37 percent for the Kerry Administration. 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"Presidential Dog Poll"
August 23 - 24, 2004
1. How likely are you to vote in the 2004 presidential election?
(N=1,000)
Total Dog-Owners
(N=1000) (n=433)
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Very likely 88% 90%
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Somewhat likely 12% 10%
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Not at all likely -- --
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Not at all likely -- --
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2. Do you currently own a dog?
43% Yes
57% No
DON'T KNOW/REFUSED (DO NOT READ) -- less than 1%
3. When the 44th U.S. president takes office, there will be a
"First Dog" in the White House. Which dog would you like to see as
the "First Dog 2004?" (ROTATE)
Total Dog-Owners
(N=1000) (n=433)
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German Shepherd 44% 51%
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Scottish Terrier 28% 27%
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DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 19% 15%
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NEITHER 10% 8%
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4. (IF Q1=2) In your opinion, which presidential candidate's
administration will be better for the happiness of your dog?
OR
(IF Q2=2 or 3) If you owned a dog, in your opinion, which
presidential candidate's administration would be better for the
happiness of your dog? (ROTATE)
Total Dog-Owners
(N=1000) (n=433)
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George W. Bush 39% 44%
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John Kerry 38% 37%
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DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 18% 15%
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NEITHER 5% 5%
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5. (IF Q2=1) Which one of the two presidential candidates would
you trust most to walk your dog?
OR
(IF Q2=2 or 3) If you owned a dog, which one of the two
presidential candidates would you trust most to walk your dog?
(ROTATE)
Total Dog-Owners
(N=1000) (n=433)
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George W. Bush 45% 51%
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John Kerry 40% 37%
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DON'T KNOW/REFUSED 10% 6%
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NEITHER 6% 6%
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6. Of the following dog breeds, which one best represents each
candidate's (George W. Bush, John Kerry) personality? (ROTATE)
George W. Bush: Total John Kerry: Total
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Labrador Retriever - (likes
to be around people, active
and alert) 17% 14%
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Rottweiler - (intelligent,
courageous and protective
of their owners) 17% 13%
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Beagle - (developed to hunt
by scent or by sight,
generally sweet and loving
with people) 12% 8%
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Scottish Terrier - (determined,
clever and brave) 10% 9%
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Pug - (developed to be a
companion and likes to
spend time with family) 9% 8%
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Collie - (highly intelligent
and requires lots of exercise
and likes to work) 8% 13%
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Poodle - (smart, active and
makes a wonderful family
companion) 5% 12%
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DON'T KNOW/REFUSED
(DO NOT READ) 11% 16%
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NONE (DO NOT READ) 11% 7%
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George W. Bush: John Kerry:
Dog Owners Dog Owners
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Labrador Retriever - (likes
to be around people, active
and alert) 20% 15%
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Rottweiler - (intelligent,
courageous and protective
of their owners) 20% 12%
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Beagle - (developed to hunt
by scent or by sight,
generally sweet and loving
with people) 11% 9%
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Scottish Terrier -
(determined, clever and
brave) 10% 9%
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Pug - (developed to be a
companion and likes to
spend time with family) 9% 11%
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Collie - (highly intelligent
and requires lots of exercise
and likes to work) 7% 12%
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Poodle - (smart, active and
makes a wonderful family
companion) 5% 14%
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DON'T KNOW/REFUSED
(DO NOT READ) 8% 10%
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NONE (DO NOT READ) 11% 9%
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Demographics
1. Region of country
36% South
23% Midwest
23% West
19% Northeast
2. Age
21% 18 - 29 years old
19% 30 - 39 years old
20% 40 - 49 years old
21% 50- 64 years old
17% 65 or older
2% REFUSED
3. Sex
48% Male
52% Female
4. Household Income
12% Less than $20K
12% $20K - $29.9K
18% $30K - $49.9K
17% $50K - $74.9K
13% $75K - $99.9K
9% $100K - $149.9K
4% $150K+
16% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED
5. Status
54% Currently Married
7% Widowed
9% Divorced
2% Separated
5% Living in a partnered relationship
21% Never married
2% DON'T KNOW/REFUSED
6. Race
76% White
12% African American
1% Asian
7% Some other race
3% REFUSED
7. Of Hispanic origin
12% Yes
86% No
3% REFUSED
8. Party affiliation
35% Republican
23% Independent/Other
35% Democrat
7% DON'T KNOW
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