Dogs and Cars: Now we know why
Anny ShahDogs are often seen in series, films and photos with their heads out the window. Completely happy with her ears flapping in the wind, looking around. Recent research shows why sticking their heads out the window makes dogs so happy, but be careful, it can cause health damage...
Recent scientific research shows that sticking their heads out the window while driving makes dogs happy because their sense of smell is much more developed than ours. A dog's nose contains hundreds of millions of scent receptors, while the human nose has to make do with only 5 million. Dogs also have two passages in the nose, one for breathing and one for the senses of smell. Moreover, the part of the brain that deals with smells is more than 40 times larger in dogs than in humans!
The dog smells all odors
It goes without saying that a dog's sense of smell is extremely important. By sticking their head out the window during the ride, the dog gains access to an infinite world of scents! They not only smell all the dogs in the street, but also which tree has already been peed on. According to American behavioral expert Jennifer Cattet, it is comparable to our TV corpse habit.
Danger in a small corner
Besides all the smells, there might also be another reason why a dog likes to hang out the window. Namely to see where they go, will it be the park or the vet?! Or could it be the wind in the hair that they love so much? One thing is certain, a car ride with your head out the window is not without dangers, so permanent damage to the eyes cannot be ruled out... Maybe just keep the window rolled down!
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