2006-10-08 13:42:43 · 12 answers · asked by gellyyy 2 in Social Science ➔ Other - Social Science
that's where the scent glands that they use to mark their territory are located. The dog can determine the sex/age/health of another dog this way.
2006-10-08 13:50:14 · answer #1 · answered by Jaques S 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My guess is that dogs emit strong scents in that area. It is a way for them to get to know each other and determine if the other is ready for mating.
2006-10-08 13:51:55 · answer #2 · answered by RyVu 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It's their way of saying hello and to tell about the other dog. Like it's age or even the sexual gender.
2006-10-08 13:50:30 · answer #3 · answered by stickinthemud 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I heard a joke once, something about a dog losing it's annal gland. So all they are trying to do is find out who their forefathers are. LOL.
2006-10-08 13:54:46 · answer #4 · answered by God all Mighty 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a scent can come out, (gross, i know) and itcan tell the other dog the other ones age, health, and sometimes, mood. i absoulutly love dogs, so i learned it on a dog show
2006-10-08 13:50:29 · answer #5 · answered by cojosLT23 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
to see if they are healthy smelling - they do not want to hang with an ill dog
2006-10-08 13:45:45 · answer #6 · answered by worldstiti 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My six year old just told me, "Because they are filthy animals." I agree with her 100%
2006-10-08 13:45:41 · answer #7 · answered by Christine B 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
To see if they are healthy
2006-10-08 13:49:58 · answer #8 · answered by Alex 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
that's how they tell each other apart, gender, and if female, where they are in their cycle.
2006-10-08 13:50:46 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
TO SAY HEY WHATS UP AND TO SEE IF THEY ARE BOYS OR GIRLS DUHHHHHH
2006-10-08 13:55:40 · answer #10 · answered by cierraslove 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋