We think we know our ARISTODOGS well, but there are many fascinating 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 have always thought that they understood us even though they didn't speak our language, and we are right. According to a study by the University of British Columbia in Canada, dogs are able to understand around 160 words and, in some cases, up to 200. They can also understand the tone of their owner's voice, whether they are angry or happy.
On the other hand, dogs have an ability that helps sick people or people whose illness has not been detected. For example, in hospitals such as Sant Joan De Déu and Miguel Servet Hospital in Zaragoza, we can find dogs in the corridors providing 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 inpatients.
Why does our dog always tilt their head to one side when we talk to them? According to a UBC study, American psychologist Stanley Coren, an expert in communication, discovered the reason. Depending on the breed and whether the muzzle is more or less prominent, the dog does or does not tilt its head when we talk to them. This gives them a better angle for seeing the mouth and facial features of the person speaking to them.
Another fascinating fact about our ARISTODOGS is that larger dogs do not live as long as smaller ones. Although many animals live longer because of their diet or veterinary care, in this case size matters. Larger-breed dogs age at a faster rate; for every two kilograms of body weight, life expectancy decreases by one month.
There are many fascinating things that we ARISTOPARENTS still don't know, and many of them have yet to be discovered. These include what colors they see, why they howl, and whether they feel the same emotions as their owners when they are sad or happy.