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Dogs / Behaviour
A dog covering a hand, face, or arm in enthusiastic licks is one of the most universally recognised dog behaviours, and most people assume without a second thought that it means affection. It often do
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Dogs / Behaviour
A dog's nose is normally a little moist, but true nasal discharge, a genuine runny nose, is different and worth paying attention to. The colour, thickness, and whether one or both nostrils are affecte
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Dogs / Behaviour
A dog that stiffens, retreats, or growls around children is showing genuine fear, and it deserves careful, patient handling rather than being pushed to just get used to it. Given how often dogs and ch
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Dogs / Behaviour
Named after the nomadic Kaikadi tribe of Maharashtra, this small sighthound was bred to do a very specific job: catch hare and vermin quickly and quietly while accompanying a community that moved ofte
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Dogs / Behaviour
Almost every dog owner has watched their dog spin in circles — sometimes three, sometimes ten — before finally settling down to sleep. This is a deeply embedded ancestral behaviour from wild canids wh
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Dogs / Behaviour
It is one of the most universal dog behaviours, seen in nearly every breed and every dog, from a tiny puppy to a senior. The circling ritual before lying down traces back to deep ancestral instinct.
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