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The little dog symbolizes faithfulness, devotion or loyalty, [13] or can be seen as an emblem of lust, signifying the couple's desire to have a child. [15] Unlike the couple, the dog looks out to meet the gaze of the viewer. [16] The dog could also be simply a lap dog, a gift from husband to wife.
The word cynocephaly is taken (through Latin) from the Greek word κυνοκέφαλοι kynokephaloi, plural of the word κυνοκέφαλος, [4] from kyno– (combining form of κύων kyōn) meaning "dog" and κεφαλή kephalē meaning "head". The same "dog" root is found in the name Cynomorpha ("dog-shaped") for a sub-group of the ...
The occiput in dog terms is the bump or protuberance clearly seen at the back of the skull in some breeds like the English Setter and Bloodhound. However, in other breeds it is barely perceptible. Myths in dog folklore believed that size of the occipital protuberance was somehow a measure of the dog's sense of smell.
There's a reason we call dogs 'man's best friend.' But for athletes, that's especially true. 21 photos that show the true meaning of 'a dog is an athlete's best friend'
Studies have shown that one move frequently made by pups may actually be a sign of empathy.
A form of yoga practised by dog owners with their dogs, Doga, founded in America at the start of the 21st century, is typified by dog pose, though the author and Doga teacher Mahny Djahanguiri states that whatever the appearance, dogs do not really do yoga. [35] [36] Downward dog and yogi: Doga
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A dog's use of eye contact and eye movements can communicate emotions and intentions. Prolonged eye contact or staring are indicators of aggression, especially when combined with body stiffness. [15] Avoiding eye contact, or looking down, is a submissive dog behaviour. [12]