The dog breed personality myth is fake, study reveals – popular stereotypes about man’s best friend aren’t supported by science, experts say

• Many of the popular stereotypes about the behaviour of golden retrievers, poodles or schnauzers, for example, aren’t supported by science, according to a new US study
• A survey of more than 18,000 dog owners revealed that every pup is truly an individual – so don’t blame their breed for their being lazy, too loud or too friendly