my dad looks after dogs when people in my family walk into the room the dogs seem to smile!
2006-11-05 02:27:27 · 26 answers · asked by char 1 in Pets ➔ Dogs
They smile because they're so happy, they smile because they love life! =D
My dog (He passed almost 2 months ago) he smiled so much, he was such a happy guy. And he is where he can smile again ^_^
2006-11-05 02:29:50 · answer #1 · answered by Danny 4 · 4⤊ 0⤋
There are two reasons why dogs smile.
Firstly, it is a normal facial expression made by submissive or junior dogs to higher ranking dogs in a pack. It is sometimes referred to as a 'submissive grin' and is often lopsided with the head also turned slightly to one side.
The dogs might just be showing some respect and acknowledging the pack leader.
Secondly, some dogs have the ability to mimic a human smile. I think this ability is inherited as I have known several generations of dogs who all smiled by drawing their lips back equally on both sides of their mouth. It cannot be mistaken for a snarl by anyone who knows about dogs because the dogs whole body posture and attitude is so friendly.
I first noticed this years ago when a friend owned a 'smiler'. The woman always greeted her pup with a broad smile while putting her face quite close to the dog's face. Within a very short time the dog was 'smiling' back! That dog's father and grand-mother were smilers and so were two of her sons.
However when dogs pant they often turn up the corners of their mouth and look as if they are smiling. The Samoyed breed is also known as the Smiling Dog as it always seems to have a happy smile.
2006-11-05 12:03:04 · answer #2 · answered by DogDoc 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
All those people who say dogs don't smile are so wrong! I have a greyhound who smiles all the time because she is so pleased to see people and she is a genuinely happy dog!. Also dogs only smile at people who they trust so you should feel privileged if dogs smile at you. Enjoy!
2006-11-05 12:11:00 · answer #3 · answered by luvcaffrey 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
NOW now if there are some funny looking characters in the house dogs tend 2 keep smiling all the time.
2006-11-05 10:31:09 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs smile the same as we do, but they can also have a depressed look when they are down. Ever heard of " that hang dog expression" when someones looking miserable.
2006-11-05 13:00:47 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Dogs smile for the same reasons that people do.
2006-11-05 10:29:26 · answer #6 · answered by tom l 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs pant when they're either excited or hot. It's a rush of adrenilan that gets their blood pumping. So I guess indirectly they are smiling.
2006-11-05 11:09:04 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
Dogs dont smile but they pull a funny face when they have wind.
2006-11-05 10:34:26 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
the dogs arent smiling, theyre panting because of being tired or excited to see more people.
2006-11-05 10:28:42 · answer #9 · answered by ketchupmustardrelish36 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
my dog smiles too its so funny i think its because they are well loved and happy and it always makes me smile too !!!!
2006-11-05 14:46:33 · answer #10 · answered by feelin crazed 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋