Dogs / Behaviour
"Whale eye" refers to the crescent of white (sclera) visible around a dog's iris, typically when the dog turns its head slightly away from something but keeps its eyes fixed on it.
"Whale eye" refers to the crescent of white (sclera) visible around a dog's iris, typically when the dog turns its head slightly away from something but keeps its eyes fixed on it.
This is one of the most important stress indicators in canine body language, and it is frequently missed by owners.
What it signals:
Commonly seen when:
Learning to recognise this signal gives owners a critical window to intervene — remove the stressor, increase distance — before the situation escalates.
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