Studies Into Whether Dogs Can Recognize Other Dogs
In 2013, Dr. Dominique Autier-Dérian from the LEEC and National Veterinary School in France conducted a study on whether dogs could pick out other dogs’ faces. Dr. Autier-Dérian discovered that regardless of what breed they were, dogs could indeed recognize their fellow canines.
First, they tested whether dogs could differentiate between species and sort faces into a category for dogs. Dr. Autier-Dérian and her team used nine domestic dogs—two of which were purebreds (a Border Collie and Labrador), while the remaining seven were mutts. The study showed pictures of different breeds and crossbreeds on a computer screen.
What is even crazier? Dogs have regional accents and can recognize them.
Two dogs on a walk recognize something about each other
They also included pictures of other species of animals, including humans. Amazingly, all nine dogs grouped the s of dogs in the same category! The team concluded that dogs could, indeed, visually recognize their species.
Although research shows that dogs can recognize other dogs, there is no scientific research into whether they can differentiate between breeds. Writing on behalf of the BBC’s Science Focus magazine, Charlotte Corney said that while dogs are intelligent, they don’t pass the “mirror test.” The mirror test was created in 1970 by Gordon Gallup, Jr., which tests whether an animal understands that it’s looking at itself and not another animal.
Only a few species have passed the mirror test, excluding dogs. That means they don’t have a greater sense of awareness like a dolphin does, for example.
Professor Sophie Scott from University College London’s Neuroscience Department believes dogs have excellent social skills and are great at reading situations—perhaps even better than we are. So, even though dogs can’t recognize their breed, they still have incredible social skills that surpass that of humans.
Is It Good to Have Two Dogs of The Same Breed?
You and your furry pal have spent time together for a few years. And, you decided to give him a companion of the same breed. Is it double the love or double the trouble?
To help you decide on getting a second dog of the same breed, look back on the reasons why you got your first dog. Was it the energy level that sold you? Or was it the companionship that you were looking for? Evaluate your preferences and check if these are still the same characteristics you opt for. Or maybe, you want to try out a different breed.
But, what could be the pros and cons of getting a second dog of the same breed? Let’s check them out:
How Dogs React When They See Another Dog?
When a dog sees another dog, they show certain behaviors, including:
When your fur baby sees another dog, they may put their tail up (and wag it) or try to sniff the other dog. Dogs are generally great at socializing and therefore know how to communicate their desire to play with other dogs.
On the other hand, if your dog is naturally wary of strange things in their environment, they will show signs of caution when encountering another dog. In the case of a nervous or shy dog, it’s best to keep your dog leashed and away from other dogs—regardless of breed. Important signs to look for include changes in their posture, pacing, or even shaking.
Do Father Dogs Know Their Own Puppies? A Guide To Male Dogs And Their Puppies
If you’ve ever noticed that your dog seems to behave differently around other dogs depending on the breed, you’re not alone. Dogs recognize breeds of other dogs (although their ability to distinguish between their own breed and others might surprise you). But can they recognize their own breed? Let’s find out more!
Its no secret that dogs are amazing creatures. They can learn tricks, perform complex tasks and even serve as support animals. But one thing that often goes unnoticed is a dogs ability to recognize other breeds of dogs. Yes, were not just talking about recognizing their own breed. In the scientific world, this is called cognitive bias recognition or referential identification. In order for a dog to be able to do this, they must first have had extensive exposure to the other breed and the two types of dogs need to live in close proximity. For example, if you own both a Chihuahua and Pug you may find that your pug knows when another Pug walks by your house but doesnt know when another type of dog passes by. We also know that it takes less exposure for these cognitive biases to form between closely related breeds.