We think we know our ARISTODOGS well, but there are many interesting facts about them that we don't know. Scientific studies have been conducted on aspects of their lives that continue to amaze us.
When we talk to our dog, we always thought they understood us even if they didn't speak our language, and we were right. According to a study by the University of British Columbia in Canada, dogs are able to understand about 160 words, and in some cases, up to 200. They can also understand the intonation of their owner's voice, whether they are angry or happy.
On the other hand, dogs have a skill that helps sick people or those who haven't detected their illness. For example, in hospitals like Sant Joan De Déu or Miguel Servet Hospital in Zaragoza, you can find canines in the corridors that provide fun and encouragement to patients. La Fe Hospital in Valencia has one of the most important programs, Can de la Mano, a volunteer program with assistance dogs aimed at minimizing the emotional impact of hospitalization on patients.
Why does our dog always tilt its head to the side when we talk to it? According to a UBC study, American psychologist Stanley Coren, a communication expert, discovered the reason. Depending on the breed and whether the muzzle is more or less prominent, the dog tilts its head or not when we talk to it. This allows them to have a better viewing angle of the mouth and facial features of the person speaking to them.
Another interesting fact about our ARISTODOGS is that larger ones do not live as many years as smaller ones. Although many animals live longer due to diet or veterinary care, in this case, size matters. Larger breed dogs age at an accelerated rate; for every two kilograms of weight, life expectancy decreases by one month.
There are many interesting facts that ARISTOPARENTS still don't know, and many of them have not yet been discovered. Some include what colors they see, why they howl, or if they feel the same emotions as their owners when they are sad or happy.