# Human Canine Pairings The Doggelganger Site Finds Your Perfect Dog By Carly Foy | Published 2011-06-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/doggelganger-site References: [simon-law](http://www.simon-law.com/archives/1079) & [doggelganger.co.nz](http://www.doggelganger.co.nz/) The Doggelganger site is an initiative from New Zealand to help find you your perfect canine counterpart. The dog-pairing site is sponsored by Pedigree and their charitable organization the [Pedigree Adoption Drive](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adoptable-playlists). The Doggelganger site is simple to use in theory. All the user has to do is snap a picture of themselves using their webcam or upload a blank expression headshot. Then, once the software recognizes your face, the computer will find your [perfect puppy partner](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/i-want-a-puppy-kitten-studios). The Doggelganger site is the perfect way to bring attention to the adoption cause. As well, the site just furthers the belief that dogs do resemble their owners. Of course, I do not know if I would want to know what dog I look like, but it's fun to see. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.5/10 - Popularity: 62% | Activity: 94% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Life](https://www.trendhunter.com/life) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Doggelganger Matching:** Using facial recognition software, the Doggelganger site matches users with their perfect canine counterpart, highlighting the trend of technology-driven pet adoption. - **Resemblance Recognition:** The Doggelganger site reinforces the belief that dogs resemble their owners, inspiring the trend of using visual recognition technology to find pet matches. - **Promoting Pet Adoption:** The Doggelganger site serves as a platform for promoting pet adoption and raises awareness about the importance of finding the perfect pet match. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Pet Adoption:** The Doggelganger site disrupts traditional pet adoption processes by using facial recognition technology to match potential owners with their perfect canine companions. - **Facial Recognition:** Facial recognition technology is being utilized in the pet adoption industry to improve match accuracy and streamline the process of finding the ideal pet. - **Technology and Pet Care:** The Doggelganger site demonstrates the increasing intersection of technology and the pet care industry, creating opportunities for innovation in pet adoption platforms and services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Puppy Dating App Giveaways](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/puppy-dating-app-giveaways.md) - [Celebrity Face Matchers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/celebrity-twin.md) - [Connective Canine Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-park-app.md) - [AI Dog Breed Identifiers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-breed-ai.md) - [Parental Pet Networks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/petters.md) - [Celebrity Face Matches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/cast-swapper.md) - [Family Resemblance Analyzers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/youorme.md) - [Adoptable Playlists Pet Ads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/adoptable-playlists.md) - [Dog-Friendly Dating Pop-Ups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dog-friendly-dating.md)