Research & Diagnostics

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stress in pedigree dogs Dogs are empathetic animals that can sense not only affection but also fear, anger, and stress in their owners. However, the levels of stress experienced by these animals vary from one to another and depend on their breed and the owner’s personality.
Research & Diagnostics In dogs, chronic stress may be a reflection of their owner's stress

Dogs are empathetic animals that can sense not only affection but also fear, anger, and stress in their owners. However, the levels of stress experienced by these animals vary f...

07/31/2021
brachycephalic dog While brachycephalic pedigree dogs have, until now, been particularly prized and selected for their appearance—especially their facial features—which more or less resemble those of a baby, it is plausible that this preference is also based on better communication with these dogs, which are more attentive and make more pronounced eye contact, thereby facilitating interactions
Research & Diagnostics Brachycephalic dogs seek more eye contact with humans

Eye contact is an important vector of communication for humans. Dogs with flat faces—such as pugs, boxers, and bulldogs—as well as certain working dogs and playful puppies, have...

07/12/2021