Traditionally, dogs have been seen as impure, and the Islamic legal tradition has developed several injunctions that warn Muslims against most contact with dogs. Unfortunately, many Muslims have used this view to justify the abuse and neglect of dogs, even though cruelty contradicts the Qur’an’s view that all animals form “communities like you.” We are pleased to present several articles examining the place of dogs … Continue reading Why Are Dogs Considered Haram?
The origin of the domestic dog is not clear. The domestic dog is a member of the genus Canis, which forms part of the wolf-like canids, and is the most widely abundant terrestrial carnivore. The closest living relative of the dog is the extant gray wolf, and there is no evidence of any other canine contributing to its genetic lineage. The dog and the extant gray wolf are sister taxa, as modern wolves are not closely … Continue reading Origin Of The Domestic Dog
If you have a dog, you already know how he increases your quality of life. Dogs are incredible family members, and not just because they’re fun. Owning a dog can also be beneficial for children. BENEFITS OF OWNING A DOG Dog ownership can teach children about responsibility, help them process their feelings and improve their health. Take a look at the following list of benefits … Continue reading Are Dogs Good For Kids?
No, dogs are not colorblind in the sense that they see more than just black, white, and gray. However, the color range they perceive is limited compared to the spectrum we see. To put it in very basic terms, the canine color field consists mostly of yellows, blues, and violets. “Human” reds, greens, and oranges are not distinguishable to dogs and instead appear somewhere on … Continue reading Are Dogs Colour Blind?
For humans, touch is a sense most often associated with the fingers. But man’s best friend, the dog, touches the world a different way — with his face. Whiskers, or vibrissae, are long, coarse hairs protruding from a dog’s muzzle, jaw and above its eyes. The follicles at the base of these hairs are packed with nerves that send sensory messages to a dog’s brain. Highly sensitive … Continue reading Why Do Dogs Have Whiskers?
There is no exact translation in canine language for the kind of crying we humans do. Dogs don’t secrete hot, salty tears when they’re sad, nor do they wail or sob like people. Which is why interpreting a dog’s cry can be tough. When we’re talking about a whimper or whine, the canine “cry” can mean one of a million things. As with barking, dogs … Continue reading Why Does My Dog Cry At Night?
See if this sounds familiar: After going for a long walk with your dog and feeding her, you sit down to relax. She comes over, so you start petting her, but as soon as you do, the licking begins. You’re not a fan, but it isn’t a big deal at first… and then it progresses until she’s slobbering all over your face. This happens every … Continue reading Why Do Dogs Lick?
It’s not hard to imagine why a loyal dog might stare devotedly at his master. It’s the stuff of Old Yeller, White Fang and Lassie –– starers, all. But some dogs take staring to extremes, following their owners around with baleful eyes as if expecting links of sausage to fly from their human’s fingertips. Let’s face it: Dogs love their owners, but when they stare expectantly, it’s not usually … Continue reading Why Does My Dog Stare At Me?
Introduction Play is supposed to be fun. It is a pleasurable activity which animals engage in that are not part of the immediate business of their life. It is something done by mimicry, display, or rehearsal. During play, dogs often chase, jump, run, chew, bite, wrestle, hide, and sometimes even hump. When dogs play, all behaviors are a game to them and they are done all … Continue reading Why Do Dogs Play Fight?
For as long as viral videos have been around, humans have been laughing at pictures and videos of dogs that sit with their legs out in front of them like humans. Though most dogs seem comfortable in this position, it just doesn’t look quite right on a dog. Especially those who sit lounging in recliners, facing the television! You may know or have a dog … Continue reading Why Does My Dog Sit Like A Human?
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