Protect My Paws
Dogs have evolved to make us happy. In their 33,000 years by our side, dogs have developed a new eyebrow muscle to help them make those ‘love me’ eyes. Of course, dogs don’t exist only to make us happy. Dogs exist to be happy, too. That ‘love me’ eye-contact kick-starts an oxytocin feedback loop. …
Do you get your daily vitamin D(og)? Nothing brings sunshine to your day like a dog. If you don’t have your own dog, a furry encounter in the street brings a smile to your troubled heart. (More specifically, it gives you a shot of beta-endorphin, oxytocin, and dopamine.) If you do have a dog, you …
Have you ever noticed that the rectangular film frame is less suited to the human body shape than to the four-legged format of the dog? That’s right: cinema was made for dogs. But some dog breeds make more movies than others. From the canine celebrity Rin Tin Tin to the uncanny CGI of Cruella and …
The Washington Post called it an ‘epidemic.’ The city of Tel Aviv uses DNA testing to counter the 1100lbs (500kg) of it left on the street every month. UK councils are encouraging vigilant civilians to paint it bright pink to shame the owners. Dog poop. It doesn’t just stink. It doesn’t just look bad (especially …
You might think there are just two types of dogs on Instagram: good boys and good girls. But dig a bit deeper, and there are juicier trends to chew on. Every dog has a unique character. But some breeds share distinct traits. Science has shown how DNA may shape around 15% of a dog breed’s …
Making friends with humans was a smart evolutionary move by dogs. We’ve kept them by our side, learning from and caring for each other. And now they’re coming with us to the virtual realm, too. Dogs in video games make sense. A pixelated pup offers companionship through this often-solitary pastime. They offer humor when things …
