Analogy between the temperaments and some of your favorite dogs:
This is mainly just another description of the four temperaments, but with a little extra canine comparison.
| Spaniel (the SP, Artisan, or Sanguine) People-oriented Motivated by recognition Fears not being liked Favorite words: I, me Annoyed by people who interrupt and those who don't recognize his or her talents Makes decisions emotionally Likes to be in contact with people Makes favorable impression Verbalizes, articulates well Likes to be fashionable Wants to help Participates in groups Sometimes perceived as flighty Traits that may be more obvious in extroverts: Talks a lot Influencing, interacting, interesting Generates enthusiasm Entertaining Assertive |
Collie (the SJ, Guardian, or Melancholy) People-oriented Fears change Patient, steady Favorite words: we, us, others, team Annoyed by people who disturb his/her belongings and those who don't keep their promises Motivated by stability and teamwork Makes decisions slowly Performs accepted work pattern Can remain in one place for long periods Loyal and supportive Specializes in one or two areas Team builder (prefers to) Concentrates on one thing at a time Calms excited people Sometimes perceived as stubborn and slow Traits that may be more obvious in introverts: Listens well Passive |
| Bulldog (the NF, Idealist, or Choleric) Task-oriented Motivated by achievement Fears being taken advantage of Favorite words: time, more, money, deal, power Annoyed by people who waste his/her time Takes risks, accepts challenges Focuses on the bottom line Speaks first, thinks later Gets the job done—quickly Sees the big picture easily Challenges others frequently Doesn't listen completely or with empathy Impatient, confronting, controlling Not concerned with details Traits that may be more obvious in extroverts: Expresses opinions freely Appears rushed, insensitive Aggressive Sometimes perceived as rude, overbearing |
Retriever (the NT, Rational, or Phlegmatic) Task-oriented Highly analytical Motivated by order Fears losing control of own situation Favorite words: logic, sense, proof Annoyed by emotion, rambling Believes his/her way is the only way Controlled, critical, cautious Concentrates on details Works best under known conditions Focuses on one thing at a time Checks for accuracy Thinks logically Critiques performance (own and others’) Makes slow but excellent decisions Traits that may be more obvious in introverts: Talks very little Sometimes perceived as unemotional Passive until challenged |
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