Dogs with short heads, like pugs, bulldogs and boxers, are better at establishing eye-contact with humans than long-nosed breeds, a study has found. A study from Hungarian researchers concluded that short-headed, co-operative, young, and playful dogs are the best when it comes to forming eye contact with people. 'Because of this, dogs with shorter noses may be more experienced in making eye contact.' The researchers then looked at how other factors affected eye contact formation, focusing on age, temperament and breed. They found dogs bred for visually guided work — like Shepherd dogs — which work in tandem with humans are among the best at making eye contact.

Source: Daily Mail April 29, 2021 09:03 UTC