Dogs of C-Kennel by Mick & Mason Mastroianni for August 14, 2023

Because it’s so cute, especially from a dog like Kenny.

I’m hooked!

They should learn to do it in unison. Twice the cute!

Why is one eye blue and the other one not?

I don’t see this applying to Kenny, though….

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Of all the cute things dogs do, cocking their head to one side while they look at you may be the most endearing. Yet surprisingly little research has looked into why they do it. Now, a new study of “gifted” canines—those capable of quickly memorizing multiple toy names—shows they often tilt their heads before correctly retrieving a specific toy.

That suggests the behavior might be a sign of concentration and recall in our canine pals, the team suggests.

The researchers stumbled upon their find by chance while conducting a study of “gifted word learner” dogs.

Most dogs can’t memorize the names of even two toys, but these talented pups—all border collies—could recall and retrieve at least 10 toys they had been taught the names of.

One overachiever named Whisky correctly retrieved 54 out of 59 toys he had learned to identify.

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Science Org

Why do dogs tilt their heads?

Drama teacher……

I have always accepted that head tilts are a sign of anticipation (willingness to engage but waiting for the cue) after recognition and interest in a specific situation, with a specific person. Both of my dogs headtilt, often seems to be an acknowledgement of some type..

Kenny is thinking.

On Cute Overload, that look used to be known as “Baroo?” I SOOOOO miss Cute Overload!

Easy Kenny, not quite as much angle ….. at least that was the way my Huskies use to do it ……….. :)

We call it a “twinch” in our household. It always looks to me like the dog is trying hard to hear exactly what you are saying, in order to understand it.

Ah, isn’t he cute!

We do! We really do!!!

I hear rocks rolling in there.