The animals that boost your chances of love on dating apps – and those that will have people swiping left (and it’s bad news for dog lovers!)

When it comes to putting together a dating profile, singles can spend countless hours deciding which photos show off their best angles.

But experts now suggest that attraction is really just about the animals you’re photographed with, as 76 percent of daters would be tempted to swipe right if it featured a cat.

Dating app, Finding TheOnesurveyed 2,000 of its users about their preferences and pet peeves when it comes to furry friends online.

Although dogs are usually considered a man’s best friend, the results show that they certainly don’t make the best wingmen, as only 41 percent of users were tempted to date a pup’s parent.

Meanwhile, a whopping 62 percent wouldn’t mind falling for a snake or lizard owner – and 23 percent even find them ‘sexy’.

“Dogs have always had a reputation as the favorite pet to tug on daters’ hearts, while cats took a backseat – but our new research suggests the dog has already had its best day,” said Sylvia Linzalone, spokesperson relations on the site. , told MailOnline.

‘It’s the cat who has finally got the cream of the crop in the world of online dating – and singles should heed our advice to update their profile with an image of their furry feline friend.’

As part of the survey, respondents were simply asked to vote “yes” or “no” on whether they would match if they saw a dating profile with each pet.

Participants were also asked to provide further comments on their reasons to help experts better understand their dating habits.

Of those surveyed, a remarkable 54 percent said they had received an opening line that said “I love you cat” or something similar in the past.

Horses and rabbits topped the list among cats, while 57 percent also noted that hamster owners appear ‘gentle’ and ‘caring’ at first glance.

Fish owners can expect choppy waters, however, as as many as 76 percent would swipe left on a profile featuring these creatures.

Even then, just under a third were asked to bring a pet to a first date, while a hilarious 21 percent chose the pet over their match.

Nearly 80 percent said they would swipe right on a profile with a feline friend. Meanwhile, only 41 percent of users were tempted to date the parent of a pup

About 62 percent of users said they wouldn’t mind falling for a snake or lizard owner, while 57 percent also noted that hamster owners seem “gentle” and “caring” at first glance

You might be surprised to know that 23 percent of dating app users find snake and lizard owners “sexy.” On the other hand, fish owners can expect choppy waters, as a whopping 76 percent would swipe left on a profile featuring these creatures

About 61 percent said they would swipe right on a dating profile that showed a horse

Mentioning pets in your profile remains a smart way to attract a potential date. The science behind it is also quite simple,” Ms. Linzalone continued.

“Daters see positive qualities in people who own pets, such as dedication, companionship and loyalty – all attractive qualities on a first date.”

Psychologist Dr. Anna Sergent also agreed that character judgments are often based on the way a person treats animals.

She told MailOnline: ‘People who own pets may seem more attractive because they seem more trustworthy and because they are able and willing to care for a pet that may be vulnerable.

“People tend to imagine that pet owners are devoted and devoted to their pets and that they might do the same for their partner.”

When asked why cats are a favorite among daters, she added: ‘Maybe it’s a perception about cats that they tend to be more independent than dogs.

‘In addition, the perception may be that cat owners can read body language well and are more likely to bond, because cats are more introverted than dog owners.’

READ MORE: Are Kids BAD for Dogs? Puppies who spend more time with children have poorer health, research shows

Time and again it has been shown that dogs have a beneficial influence on the health of children, reducing the risk of eczema, asthma and even Crohn’s disease.

But scientists now claim this is just a one-way street, as puppies who spend time with more children actually have poorer health.

In a survey of more than 21,000 pet owners, Arizona State University tried to find out what a dream lifestyle would look like for optimal dog health.

Researchers were shocked by the ‘harmful’ impact of children, while they also found that dogs from higher-income households were diagnosed with more diseases.

‘We found that time with children actually had a detrimental effect on dogs’ health,’ says MSc student Layla Brassington, who co-led the study.

Dogs that spend time with more children were found to be less healthy overall (file image)