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Mail Online
9 months ago
Mental health

Flat-faced dogs more likely to suffer from sleep problems, vets warn

Flat-faced dogs such as pugs retain the sleep pattern of puppyhood.
The selection of infant-like features in these dogs may have also infantilized their brain function. [ more ]
Mail Online
3 months ago
Mental health

Dogs have lost their ability to convey facial expressions, study says

Domestication has limited dogs' ability to produce facial expressions like their wolf ancestors, leading to potential misinterpretations and safety risks. [ more ]
Nature
2 months ago
OMG science

Dogs might have evolved to read your emotions

Emotional contagion between humans and canines may be a result of centuries of selective breeding. [ more ]
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