No matter what traits your partner possesses, TikTok can sort them into a dog-adjacent category. There is one dog breed that exemplifies what daters are looking for the most: golden retriever. Near half, 45%, of singles are seeking a "golden retriever type" in 2025, according to Tinder's end-of-year report. Scroll TikTok and you'll find millions of girls touting the benefits of dating the positive, loyal guy. Here are three signs your date has the potential to be a "golden retriever."

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