“Dogs laugh, but they laugh with their tails.” - Max Eastman
Happy Wednesday! Here's the scoop:
This theory ranked the cuteness levels of 100 dog breeds
Pizza for dogs (pup-peroni, anyone? 😏)
They’re laughing with us, not at us…
Did you know?
Visual guide dogs are trained to do their “business” on command! This way their owner can clean it up a bit easier. Some of the most popular commands for these smart and courteous service dogs are “get busy” and “go time."
The cutest breeds based on the "golden ratio" measuring theory
Can cuteness be measured scientifically? The answer may surprise you.
The golden ratio – or Fibonacci number – is an ancient equation that has long been used to determine our perception of beauty. Basically, it has to do with how close the measurements of a face are to this number.
Recently, researchers have applied the same equation to dogs and were able to rank the cuteness of 100 dog breeds.
Among the 20 cutest breeds were Dalmatians, Labrador Retrievers, Basset Hounds, and Jack Russell Terriers, but if it were up to us, every dog would make that list.
Image courtesy of Fox.
Do(g)-It-Yourself
Who doesn’t love pizza? Now is the season for comfort food for both you and your pup, and thankfully, it’s easy to make these pizza bone treats.
Made of all natural ingredients, these homemade baked goods are a healthy and delicious alternative to giving your dog human food.
Make your own pizza bone dog treats:
What you’ll need: Flour, baking powder, salt, plain Greek yogurt, olive oil, tomato paste, parmesan cheese, oregano, basil, parsley, water, and a mixer
Preheat the oven to 425º F.
Mix the flour, herbs, baking powder, and salt to form a dry dough.
Mix in the tomato paste, yogurt, and olive oil. Then add water as needed.
Knead the dough for about 6 minutes.
Roll the dough out and cut it with a dog bone cookie cutter.
Bake on parchment paper for 14 minutes.
Let your pizza bones cool and give your dog a special treat!
Do dogs have a sense of humor?
We all think our dogs are pretty funny, but are they in on the joke? According to a new study, dogs do have a sense of humor.
For most dogs, the funniest thing is to play practical jokes on their owners (has anyone else been victim to this?). This behavior was noted as far back as the mid-19th century when Charles Darwin wrote that dogs will often wait until their owner is close by to pick up a toy they’ve been squatting near.
A recent California study found that not only are dogs pranksters, they can even laugh at their own jokes. Dogs demonstrate vocal play signals when they’re laughing at us. We may be the butt of their jokes, but it’s worth it as long as they’re having fun!
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